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Stock Trading Changes: New Rules for Emerging Companies

This act allows for more flexible minimum price increments (tick sizes) for shares of young, growing companies. The goal is to facilitate trading of these shares and potentially increase their liquidity on the stock market. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will study the impact of these changes on the market.
Key points
Allows for larger minimum price increments (up to $0.25) for shares of emerging growth companies, which may affect how they are bought and sold.
The SEC will conduct a study to assess how these changes impact liquidity and market quality for various company stocks.
Aims to support the growth of young companies by adapting the rules for trading their shares.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3947
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2022-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Intelligent Tick Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3947.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows for larger minimum price increments (up to $0.25) for shares of emerging growth companies, which may affect how they are bought and sold.
  • The SEC will conduct a study to assess how these changes impact liquidity and market quality for various company stocks.
  • Aims to support the growth of young companies by adapting the rules for trading their shares.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy