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NY A10253

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Clark

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits ticket distributors from selling tickets exceeding the capacity of entertainment venues or not-for-profit venues in New York State
  • Applies to all for-profit and not-for-profit events, concerts, sporting events, and theatrical productions
  • First violation penalties include fines up to 150% of the ticket price per oversold ticket, imprisonment up to one year, or both
  • Escalating penalties for repeat offenders: 300% of ticket price for second violation, 600% for subsequent violations
  • Expands the definition of "ticket distributor" to explicitly include those involved in the sale of tickets, not just allocation and distribution

Legislative Description

Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue; provides that a violation of such provisions constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year.

Last Action

referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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