arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Transparent Ticket Pricing: No More Hidden Fees or Speculation

This new law requires event ticket sellers to display the full price, including all fees, from the initial offer. It bans the sale of tickets not physically possessed by the seller and establishes clear refund policies for cancelled or postponed events. The aim is to protect consumers from unfair practices in the ticket market.
Key points
No more hidden fees: Sellers must show the full ticket price upfront, itemizing all additional costs.
Ban on speculative ticketing: Sellers cannot offer tickets they don't actually possess, reducing fraud risks.
Easier refunds: The act guarantees full refunds for cancelled events and clear rules for postponed ones.
Increased transparency: Sellers must clearly disclose their refund policies and how to obtain a refund.
Protection against misleading claims: Prohibits unauthorized use of venue, team, or artist names in promotions or domain names.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
VOTING RESULTS
2025-04-29
96%
For 409
Against 15
Abstain 0
Full voting results open_in_new
Status: Placed on Calendar
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1402
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2025-02-18
Voting date: 2025-04-29
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 107
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TICKET Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1402.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No more hidden fees: Sellers must show the full ticket price upfront, itemizing all additional costs.
  • Ban on speculative ticketing: Sellers cannot offer tickets they don't actually possess, reducing fraud risks.
  • Easier refunds: The act guarantees full refunds for cancelled events and clear rules for postponed ones.
  • Increased transparency: Sellers must clearly disclose their refund policies and how to obtain a refund.
  • Protection against misleading claims: Prohibits unauthorized use of venue, team, or artist names in promotions or domain names.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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

Courts and Law Economy Media and Culture