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NM HB39

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Cates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Mexico's ticket scalping law beyond college athletic events to include events presented by the state, political subdivisions, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations

  • Defines ticket scalping as selling tickets at a price greater than the admission price or the price printed on the ticket

  • Each ticket sold in violation constitutes a separate criminal offense

  • Allows service fees for ticket sales when permitted by contract between the seller and event sponsor/promoter

  • Ticket scalping remains a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, imprisonment for less than one year, or both

Legislative Description

Crime Of Ticket Scalping

Last Action

Not Printed

1/21/2026

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