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NY A10253
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Clark
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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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