- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jul 16, 2026
What it does
The HOLDBACKS Act would require primary ticket sellers to disclose the total number of scheduled occurrences, available tickets per occurrence, and total ticket cost at least seven days before tickets go on sale, and prohibit withholding tickets or providing misleading availability information to inflate prices. It applies to primary ticket sellers, including venue owners, event organizers, and ticketing service providers, with an exception for sporting events where the number of games in a series is uncertain due to contingent outcomes. Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, enforceable by the FTC, while preserving state attorneys’…
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