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TN HB2339
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Hemmer
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AI Summary
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Caps ticket resale prices at the original purchase price plus a maximum 10% resale fee, prohibiting markup beyond the initial ticket cost including all original fees and taxes
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Bans the use of bots to purchase tickets and prohibits speculative ticket sales (selling tickets not yet in the seller's possession), with violations subject to civil penalties starting at $15,000 per day plus $1,000 per ticket or five times the ticket price
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Requires resale platforms to verify sellers possess tickets through signed certifications, disclose seller information including location and professional/fan status, and remove bot-acquired or speculative listings within 24 hours
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Mandates full refunds within 10 days for counterfeit tickets or tickets that don't match their description, and prohibits resellers from using artist/venue intellectual property without written consent
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, with the Attorney General required to establish a public violation reporting website by October 1, 2026 and submit annual enforcement reports to the legislature beginning July 30, 2027
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, relative to ticket sales.
Tickets, Admission
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026