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WA SB6175

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Lovelett

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits speculative ticket sales (selling tickets not actually possessed), listing tickets before public on-sale, and reselling fan club presale tickets

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Business, Trade & Economic Development1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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