CPR News (10/13/25) Hart, Lauren Antonoff

Colorado Rep. Alex Valdez (D), alongside three other state legislators, co-sponsored the state's "Event Ticket Sales and Resales Regulation" bill in 2024. Since being signed into law, it has become one of the nation's most robust and protective consumers looking to attend live events. The law requires clear disclosure of total ticket prices; prohibits operators from voiding resold tickets; guarantees refunds under specific circumstances and outlaws deceptive practices, including the use of domain names or branding meant to mislead consumers into thinking resale sites are official retailers. To date, no other states have implemented such extensive protections. However, a handful have implemented select laws. For example, Maryland last year passed a law that requires upfront ticket price disclosure. The latest? New York is currently working to limit how much resellers can mark up a ticket and may pass a law requiring resellers to be licensed.

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