An act relating to the regulation of the event ticketing market
Sponsored By: Rep. James Harrison
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer ticket prices and seller information
Beginning July 1, 2026, issuers must clearly show the original total price on Vermont event tickets. That price includes taxes, fees, and charges, but excludes actual shipping costs. Online ticket exchanges must identify whether the seller is the original issuer or a reseller and explain the resale price limit. Exchanges reporting ticket counts or percentages must not mislead buyers about availability on their site or other sites. These disclosure rules are repealed July 1, 2028.
Resale price caps for Vermont ticket buyers
Beginning July 1, 2026, business resellers cannot offer covered Vermont event tickets for more than 110% of the original price. Ticket exchanges cannot allow resales above that cap. Prices include taxes, fees, and charges, but exclude actual shipping costs. Covered events must be at independent venues that meet at least one condition: capacity of 3,000 or fewer; nonprofit status with agricultural fairs, exhibitions, or multiday community events alongside live performances; or mainly college or amateur sports use. Independent venues earn most revenue from ticketed events, excluding donations, are not majority-owned by publicly traded companies, and operate in no more than 10 states. Written contracts with ticket issuers can allow higher resale prices. The reseller definition excludes individuals reselling tickets bought for personal use. The cap is repealed July 1, 2028.
Stronger protections against misleading ticket sales
Beginning July 1, 2026, Vermont ticket-sale rules ban deceptive website addresses and unauthorized claims of venue, team, or artist approval. Covered sellers and websites linking buyers to resellers cannot use “official” or similar claims without express written permission. This covers promotional materials, social media, advertising, website addresses, and search-engine marketing. Sellers cannot list or offer speculative tickets they do not possess or have secured through a contract to transfer. Breaking any of the ticketing rules counts as unfair and deceptive business conduct under Vermont consumer-protection law; these protections are repealed July 1, 2028.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rep. James Harrison
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Alicia Malay
Republican • House
Chris Keyser
Republican • House
Christopher Howland
Republican • House
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard
Republican • House
David "Dave" Bosch
Republican • House
Eric Maguire
Republican • House
Kevin C Winter
Republican • House
Mary E. E Howard
Democratic • House
Patricia A McCoy
Republican • House
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault
Republican • House
William P Canfield
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026
5/26/2026HouseSigned by Governor on May 26, 2026
5/26/2026HouseDelivered to Governor on May 20, 2026
5/20/2026HouseHouse message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
5/14/2026HouseSenate proposal of amendment concurred in
5/12/2026HouseAction Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/12/2026HouseNotice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/8/2026HouseSenate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/7/2026SenateRead 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/6/2026SenateNew Business/Third Reading
5/6/2026Senate3rd reading ordered
5/5/2026SenateProposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs, as amended, agreed to
5/5/2026SenateProposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as moved by Senator(s) Clarkson, Brock, Chittenden, Ram Hinsdale, and Weeks
5/5/2026SenateRead 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Clarkson for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
5/5/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
5/5/2026SenateUnfinished Business/Second Reading
5/5/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
5/1/2026SenateNew Business/Second Reading
5/1/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
4/30/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/30/2026SenateEntered on Notice Calendar
4/30/2026SenateRead 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
3/17/2026SenateRead third time and passed
3/12/2026HouseSecond division of amendment disagreed to
3/12/2026HouseFirst division of amendment disagreed to
3/12/2026House
Bill Text
As Enacted (ACT 109)Opens in a new window
6/11/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers
5/15/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
5/15/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/12/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
5/12/2026
As Passed by the House
3/17/2026
As Passed by the House (Unofficial)
3/17/2026
As Introduced
4/25/2025
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