S 215 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets

This bill would prohibit event ticket sellers from selling tickets to resellers before the general public has a chance to buy them. It also bans resellers from using software designed to limit how quickly the public can purchase tickets within the first 24 hours of a sale. These rules apply to anyone selling tickets for concerts, sports events, or similar activities in Massachusetts. The legislation aims to prevent scalpers from securing large quantities of tickets early and to ensure broader access for regular buyers.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jan 25, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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