Introduced
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To repeal a state law that bans ticket “scalping” at sports and entertainment events, but prohibit the sale or use of software primarily designed to interfere with an event sponsor's internet ticket sale operation, or with a website that is designed to ensure an equitable ticket allocation process. Among other things the bill adds restrictions aimed at operations that buy-up a substantial portion of the tickets for an event with the intent of manipulating the price.
Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require a ticket purchaser service to notify a purchaser at least 48 hours before an event if it does not have a ticket for the person.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 28 to 10 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 91 to 14 (details)
To repeal a state law that bans ticket “scalping” at sports and entertainment events, but prohibit the sale or use of software primarily designed to interfere with an event sponsor's internet ticket sale operation, or with a website that is designed to ensure an equitable ticket allocation process. Among other things the bill adds restrictions aimed at operations that buy-up a substantial portion of the tickets for an event with the intent of manipulating the price.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
