A coalition of 15 organizations, led by the National Consumers League (NCL), has called on the Senate Commerce Committee to support the TICKET Act, a bipartisan bill being reintroduced by Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO).

The TICKET Act aims to reform live event ticketing practices through several key measures:

• Mandatory all-in pricing to eliminate hidden fees
• Ban on speculative ticketing and deceptive marketing
• Guaranteed refunds for cancelled or postponed events
• Required FTC study on BOTS Act enforcement

"Consumers deserve fair, transparent, and reliable ticketing practices, and the TICKET Act delivers just that," says John Breyault, NCL Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud. "Hidden fees, speculative ticketing, and deceptive marketing practices have plagued the live event industry for far too long."

The legislation nearly passed last year but was ultimately blocked during the presidential transition. The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to review the bill on Wednesday, February 5, with strong support from consumer advocacy groups and live event industry stakeholders.

The TICKET Act's provisions aim to create a more equitable and transparent ticketing marketplace, protecting millions of fans from unfair practices and hidden costs when purchasing event tickets.

Photo Credit: Harold Mendoza

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