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WA SB6175
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Liz Lovelett
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AI Summary
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Caps ticket resale prices at 110% of the original ticket price (including all fees), with service fees limited to 10% of the initial price; exempts professional and minor league sports events from price caps
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Requires all ticket resellers and secondary marketplaces operating in Washington to obtain a license from the Department of Licensing, with individuals reselling fewer than 10 tickets annually exempt
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Prohibits speculative ticket sales (selling tickets not actually possessed), listing tickets before public on-sale, and reselling fan club presale tickets
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Mandates all-in pricing disclosure showing total cost upfront, disclosure that site is a reseller (not official seller), and display of original face value alongside resale price
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Establishes civil penalties of at least $1,000 per day plus $1,000 per ticket or three times the ticket price, requires $25,000-$100,000 surety bonds for resellers, and takes effect July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Concerning ticket sales.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
1/28/2026