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Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1850| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue rules regarding transparency in primary and secondary ticket sales. Specifically, the rules must require ticket sellers to make specified disclosures to purchasers, including with respect to ancillary charges and refunds; require ticket sellers to include ancillary charges in refunds to purchasers; prohibit a primary ticket seller from restricting the ability of a purchaser to resell tickets; prohibit certain secondary ticket sales by employees of entities that are involved in hosting, promoting, performing in, or selling tickets to events; prohibit the secondary sale of a ticket for the same seat to multiple persons at the same time; and include other specified requirements and prohibitions related to ticket sales. The bill provides for enforcement of the rules by the FTC and state attorneys general. The FTC must report on its enforcement actions with respect to the ticket market.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3248
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3248
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

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  • HR 116-3248: Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegal fees and court costsMusicPerforming artsProfessional sportsRetail and wholesale trades

Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1850| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue rules regarding transparency in primary and secondary ticket sales. Specifically, the rules must require ticket sellers to make specified disclosures to purchasers, including with respect to ancillary charges and refunds; require ticket sellers to include ancillary charges in refunds to purchasers; prohibit a primary ticket seller from restricting the ability of a purchaser to resell tickets; prohibit certain secondary ticket sales by employees of entities that are involved in hosting, promoting, performing in, or selling tickets to events; prohibit the secondary sale of a ticket for the same seat to multiple persons at the same time; and include other specified requirements and prohibitions related to ticket sales. The bill provides for enforcement of the rules by the FTC and state attorneys general. The FTC must report on its enforcement actions with respect to the ticket market.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3248
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3248
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3248: Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegal fees and court costsMusicPerforming artsProfessional sportsRetail and wholesale trades