WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

LD 992

An Act To Protect Consumers From Hidden Fees And Ensure Transparent Pricing For Live Event Tickets And Short-Term Lodging

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mattie Daughtry and 1 co-sponsor

Maine bill requiring live event tickets and short-term lodging to show all fees in advertised prices failed to pass, dying in committee on May 22.

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
#businesspractices #junkfees #sales
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · LD 992

Legislative bill overview

LD 992 would have required ticket sellers for live events and short-term lodging providers to disclose all fees upfront in their advertised prices, eliminating hidden charges added at checkout. The bill aimed to make the total cost transparent before consumers commit to a purchase.

Why is this important

Hidden fees on tickets and hotel bookings significantly increase final costs—sometimes by 20-30%—leaving consumers feeling deceived. Transparent pricing helps consumers make informed decisions and compare options fairly across vendors.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Ticket vendors and booking platforms argue that recalculating and displaying all-in pricing requires expensive system changes and may reduce competitiveness
  • Fee structure complexity: Different fees (service charges, facility fees, taxes, processing fees) vary by transaction type, making uniform disclosure rules operationally challenging
  • Market scope limitations: The bill only covers events and short-term lodging, leaving other industries (airlines, car rentals) unaffected, raising fairness questions
  • Federal preemption concerns: Federal regulations and interstate commerce considerations may limit Maine's ability to enforce pricing rules on national platforms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.