B 260224: Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment (RESALE) Amendment Act of 2025
B 260224 status: Introduced — Act A26-0410 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011351 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
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OfficialHere is the simple breakdown of the **RESALE Act**: **The Goal:** To stop ticket scalpers from charging unfair, sky-high prices for concerts and sports events in Washington, D.C. **What it does:** If passed, this law would make it harder for scalpers to use "bots" (automated software) to snatch up all the tickets the s...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases price transparency for consumers
- Reduces predatory ticket hoarding by bots
Risks
- Limits market liquidity for ticket resellers
- Potential compliance costs for ticketing platforms
Society
Benefits
- Enhances access to live entertainment
- Protects fans from price gouging
Risks
- Potential reduction in availability if supply shifts elsewhere
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Analysis status
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Potential for litigation from secondary market platforms regarding price controls
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CurrentAct A26-0410 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011351
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