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NY A10253
NY A10253Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue; provides that a violation of such provisions constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the arts and cultural affairs law, in relation to prohibiting ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue
AI Summary
This bill amends the arts and cultural affairs law to prohibit ticket distributors, which includes owners, operators, or their agents who control the sale or distribution of tickets for entertainment venues, from selling more tickets than the venue's capacity. This prohibition also applies to individuals performing ticket distributor duties for not-for-profit or governmental organizations. Violating this new provision, which aims to prevent over-selling for events like concerts, sporting events, or theatrical productions held in the state, will be considered a misdemeanor. Penalties for this misdemeanor include a fine for each ticket sold in violation, calculated as a percentage of the ticket price (150% for the first violation, 300% for the second, and 600% for subsequent violations), or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10253 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10253&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10253 |
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