Bill · S. 430· Senate(119-S-430)
TICKET Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The TICKET Act requires ticket issuers and secondary market ticket issuers to provide comprehensive pricing information to consumers. It mandates that the total event ticket price be clearly and conspicuously displayed in advertisements, marketing, or price lists. This disclosure must occur when the ticket is first displayed and throughout the entire purchasing process. Additionally, sellers must provide an itemized list containing the base price and each individual fee. The law applies to live events with a capacity exceeding 200 people that are open to the public and promoted in interstate commerce. Violations of these rules will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill requires clear disclosure of total ticket prices and itemized fees to prevent deceptive pricing practices.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by mandating that ticket prices and all associated fees be clearly disclosed to consumers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Increased price transparency helps low-income consumers better budget for event costs without unexpected fees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Pricing Transparency: Ticket issuers and secondary market sellers must clearly and conspicuously display the total event ticket price in all advertisements and marketing (Section 3). This ensures consumers know the full cost upfront rather than seeing a lower price that increases during checkout.
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Consistent Information Throughout Purchase: The total price must be disclosed at the time the ticket is first displayed and at any time thereafter during the purchasing process (Section 3). This prevents unexpected price changes as a consumer moves through the buying process.
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Detailed Cost Breakdown: Sellers are required to provide an itemized list that includes the base event ticket price and every individual event ticket fee (Section 3). This allows people to see exactly what they are paying for, such as service, delivery, or facility fees.
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Consumer Protection via Enforcement: Violations of the disclosure requirements are treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, allowing the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the law (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate