New TICKET Act Passed by House Aims to End Hidden Fees

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing transparency in ticket pricing for concerts, sporting events and other live performances. Introduced by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), the legislation mandates that ticket sellers disclose the full ticket price, including all fees, at the beginning of the transaction. This aims to eliminate hidden fees revealed only ...