Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
StateDistrict of ColumbiaIntroduced
B 260224: Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment (RESALE) Amendment Act of 2025
Charles Allen
B 260224 status: Introduced — Act A26-0410 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011351 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
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Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Here 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 second they go on sale. It also aims to put limits on how much they can hike up the prices when they resell those tickets to fans. **In short:** It’s an effort to keep tickets affordable and stop greedy resellers from taking advantage of fans.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
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
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enhances access to live entertainment
- Protects fans from price gouging
Risks
- Potential reduction in availability if supply shifts elsewhere
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Potential for litigation from secondary market platforms regarding price controls
Analysis scope
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