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SB 159

Consumer protection: other; attorney general investigations of the event online ticket sales act; provide for, and prescribe fines and remedies. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 158'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan establishes Attorney General enforcement authority over deceptive online ticket sales practices with prescribed fines and consumer remedies.

referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 159

Legislative bill overview

SB 159 creates a new consumer protection law that authorizes the Michigan Attorney General to investigate violations of online ticket sales practices and establishes penalties and remedies for violations. The bill is tied to companion legislation SB 158 and targets deceptive practices in the digital ticketing marketplace.

Why is this important

Online ticket sales have become a major consumer complaint area, with hidden fees, scalping bots, and misleading pricing practices costing consumers billions annually. This legislation provides enforcement tools and financial accountability mechanisms to combat widespread industry practices that many consumers find abusive or unfair.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "violations" undefined: The bill references violations of "the event online ticket sales act" but the specific prohibited practices aren't detailed in this summary, leaving uncertainty about what conduct is actually illegal
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's functionality depends entirely on SB 158; if the companion bill fails or is substantially modified, this enforcement mechanism may become unclear or ineffective
  • Fines and remedies structure unclear: Without seeing the specific penalty amounts and remedy provisions, it's uncertain whether deterrents are proportional to violations or whether remedies adequately compensate consumers

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

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