2017 House Bill 4224

Repeal ticket scalping ban

Introduced in the House

Feb. 15, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-94)

To repeal a state law that bans ticket “scalping” at sports and entertainment events, but also authorize jail for interfering with an internet-based ticket distribution system used by an event promoter.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Sept. 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 3, 2018

Passed in the House 71 to 36 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Commerce