United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 281 — TICKET Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act or the TICKET ActThis bill requires ticket sellers (including sellers on the secondary market) for concerts, performances, sporting events, and similar activities to clearly and prominently disclose the total ticket price for the event at the time the ticket is first displayed to an individual (and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process). Prior to completing a purchase, ticket sellers also must provide an itemized list of the base ticket price and each fee (e.g., service fee, processing fee, or other charge). The total ticket price must also be disclosed in any advertisement, marketing, or price list.Additionally, a ticket seller, secondary market seller, or ticket exchange that does not have actual or constructive possession of an event ticket is prohibited from selling or advertising a ticket for the event. However, a secondary market seller or exchange may sell or advertise a service to obtain an event ticket for an individual if the seller or exchange (1) does not market the service as an event ticket, (2) maintains a clear separation between the provided service and the event tickets throughout the entire purchasing process, and (3) clearly discloses that the service is not an event ticket.The bill establishes additional disclosure requirements for ticket sellers, secondary market sellers, and ticket exchanges, and requires such entities to issue a refund for the total ticket price if an event is canceled or postponed.The Federal Trade Commission must enforce these requirements.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds a requirement that domain names and subdomains of secondary market ticket issuers or exchanges must not include the name of a venue, including any misspellings, unless authorized by the venue owner. This change clarifies the rules regarding the use of venue names in these online contexts, potentially impacting how secondary ticket sales operate. Additionally, it retains the definition of "venue" as a physical space.

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281 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
281 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
281 To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.
63 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
281 [Report No.
119-17] To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation April 29, 2025 Reported by Mr.
Cruz, with amendments [Omit the part struck through and insert the parts printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.
and (2) shall not state that the ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange is affiliated with or endorsed by a venue, team, or artist, as applicable, including by using words like ``official'' in promotional materials, social media promotions, or paid advertising, unless a partnership agreement has been executed or the issuer or exchange has the express written consent of the venue, team, or artist, as applicable.
and (2) shall not state that the ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange is affiliated with or endorsed by a venue, team, or artist, as applicable, including by using words like ``official'' in promotional materials, social media promotions, or paid advertising, unless a partnership agreement has been executed or the issuer or exchange has the express written consent of the venue, team, or artist, as applicable.;
and (3) shall not include the name of the venue, including any misspellings of any such name, in a domain name, or any subdomain thereof, in the URL of the secondary market ticket issuer or secondary market ticket exchange unless authorized by the owner of the venue.
(12) Venue.--The term ``venue'' means a physical space at which an event takes place.
(12) URL.--The term ``URL'' means the uniform resource locator associated with an internet website.
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(13) Venue.--The term ``venue'' means a physical space at which an event takes place.
Calendar No.
63 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
281 [Report No.
119-17] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ April 29, 2025 Reported with amendments
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What Congress says this changes

S. Rept. 119-17

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

The committee states that this bill does not amend existing law. (S. Rept. 119-17)

Source: S. Rept. 119-17 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-17.

  5. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-17.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 281 do?
Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act or the TICKET ActThis bill requires ticket sellers (including sellers on the secondary market) for concerts, performances, sporting events, and similar activities to clearly and prominently disclose the total ticket price for the event at the time the ticket is first displayed to an individual (and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process). Prior to completing a purchase, ticket sellers also must provide an itemized list of the base ticket price and each fee (e.g., service fee, processing fee, or other charge). The total ticket price must also be disclosed in any advertisement, marketing, or price list.Additionally, a ticket seller, secondary market seller, or ticket exchange that does not have actual or constructive possession of an event ticket is prohibited from selling or advertising a ticket for the event. However, a secondary market seller or exchange may sell or advertise a service to obtain an event ticket for an individual if the seller or exchange (1) does not market the service as an event ticket, (2) maintains a clear separation between the provided service and the event tickets throughout the entire purchasing process, and (3) clearly discloses that the service is not an event ticket.The bill establishes additional disclosure requirements for ticket sellers, secondary market sellers, and ticket exchanges, and requires such entities to issue a refund for the total ticket price if an event is canceled or postponed.The Federal Trade Commission must enforce these requirements.
Who sponsors S 281?
S 281 is sponsored by Markey, Edward J. (Democratic) and Schmitt, Eric (Republican).
What is the current status of S 281?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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