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MD SB446

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Gile

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing requirement for ticket issuers, secondary ticket exchanges, and resellers to include taxes in the total price displayed on ticket listings and at each step of the purchase transaction
  • Creates a private right of action allowing consumers, artists, or venues directly aggrieved by ticket sale violations to sue ticket issuers, secondary ticket exchanges, or resellers
  • Limits damages to $10,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for each subsequent violation by the same entity
  • Prevailing plaintiffs may also recover attorney's fees under existing Maryland consumer protection law (§ 13-408)
  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Consumer Protection - Sale and Resale of Tickets - Disclosure of Tax Information and Action for Damages

Disclosure

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/2/2026

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