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MaineLD 913132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Amend the Law Regulating the Resale of Tickets

Sponsored By: Matthea E. L. Daughtry (Democratic)

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BUSINESS PRACTICESBUSINESS PRACTICES - SALES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Bans on bots and fake ticket listings

The law bans bots that dodge online limits to grab tickets. Sellers cannot list the same ticket twice or list tickets they do not have. Sites cannot use misleading web addresses or claim venue or artist endorsement without written permission. The law defines what counts as a bot and a speculative ticket to support these bans.

Stronger refunds and help for bad tickets

If you buy a resold ticket in Maine, the reseller must refund you on request when the event is canceled; your ticket is rejected or canceled; you do not get it in time; or the seller made a major false claim. If you show up with a counterfeit, duplicate, or invalid ticket, the venue must give you the Maine Attorney General’s contact info. For refunds, the law treats a ticket as a license, which clarifies how disputes are handled.

Upfront ticket prices and lower fees

Sellers must show the total ticket price anytime they advertise or display a price. The total must include all required fees and be shown more clearly than other price details, with a fee breakdown available. Sellers cannot hide or misstate mandatory fees; they must explain the fee’s purpose and amount before you agree to buy. Marketplaces may charge at most 10% of the ticket’s total price as a service fee. Shipping and government charges may be left out when figuring the total price for the cap.

State enforcement and unfair trade penalties

The Maine Attorney General enforces these ticket rules. Any violation is an unfair trade practice, which allows the state to act and seek remedies. This strengthens protection and accountability for buyers.

Issuers can limit how many tickets

Ticket issuers can still set maximum purchase limits and enforce their terms and conditions. The law also clarifies who is an original ticket issuer and who is a ticket reseller, and notes some nonprofits and venue sellers are excluded.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthea E. L. Daughtry

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Amanda Collamore

    Republican • House

  • Bradlee T. Farrin

    Republican • Senate

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

  • Donna Bailey

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Ducharme

    Republican • House

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tiffany Roberts

    Democratic • House

  • Timothy E. Nangle

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 108 • No: 101

House vote • 6/12/2025

ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP

Yes: 76 • No: 71

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

Yes: 21 • No: 10

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

ADOPT SENATE AMENDMENT (S-351) to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

Yes: 11 • No: 20

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 354

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/13/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/12/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 450(Yeas 76 - Nays 71 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-308). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/12/2025House

  5. Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 464 Yeas 21 - Nays 10 - Excused 4 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) READ Motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Senate Amendment "A" (S-351) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 465 Yeas 11 - Nays 20 - Excused 4 - Absent 0 Subsequently, Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) Sent down for concurrence

    6/11/2025Senate

  6. Unfinished Business

    6/10/2025Senate

  7. Reports READ Senator CURRY of Waldo moved to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending Motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) Report. Unfinished Business

    6/9/2025Senate

  8. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  9. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    3/5/2025Senate

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