Bills · HR 1402
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1402Inflation and pricesCompetition and antitrust
TICKET Act
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION SEP 16
READING
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses common frustrations many people experience when buying event tickets. Currently, it's often difficult to know the true cost of a ticket until the very end of the purchasing process, as various fees are added along the way. This bill aims to solve that by forcing all-inclusive pricing to be shown upfront, making it easier for consumers to compare prices and budget.
Furthermore, the bill tackles misleading practices like selling tickets that a seller doesn't yet own (speculative ticketing) and false claims of being an 'official' seller. If this bill becomes law, consumers will have a more transparent and trustworthy experience, better protection against deceptive practices, and clearer rights for refunds. If it doesn't pass, consumers will likely continue to face hidden fees, uncertainty about ticket availability, and potentially confusing refund policies, making the ticket buying experience less predictable and more frustrating.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all ticket sellers to clearly display the total event ticket price, including all fees, from the first time a price is shown and throughout the purchasing process.
This ends the practice of hidden fees that are only revealed at the end of a transaction, providing full transparency to consumers upfront.
PROVISION 02
Bans the sale, offer for sale, or advertisement of an event ticket unless the seller actually possesses the ticket.
This prevents 'speculative ticketing' where sellers sell tickets they don't have, which can lead to canceled sales or inflated prices for non-existent tickets.
PROVISION 03
Establishes clear refund requirements for canceled or postponed events, including full refunds for cancellations and options for refunds or replacement tickets for postponements.
This provides consumers with consistent protection and recourse when events don't proceed as planned, ensuring they are not left without a ticket or their money.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits ticket sellers from claiming affiliation with a venue, team, or artist (e.g., using 'official' in marketing) or using venue names in their domain names without express permission.
This stops misleading advertising that can trick consumers into believing they are buying from an authorized or official source when they are not.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 59%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSSEP 16
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.
APR 30
Received in the Senate.
APR 29
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706)
APR 29
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1402
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1402Inflation and pricesCompetition and antitrust
TICKET Act
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
