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SCR 173

CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS EVENT TICKET SCALPING IN HAWAII.

2026 Regular Session

Hawaii convenes task force to study event ticket scalping and recommend consumer protections balancing market access with resale practices.

Resolution adopted in final form.
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Bill Summary · SCR 173

Legislative bill overview

SCR 173 establishes a task force in Hawaii to study and develop solutions addressing the problem of event ticket scalping. The resolution directs relevant state agencies and stakeholders to convene, analyze current scalping practices, and recommend legislative or regulatory measures to protect consumers.

Why is this important

Ticket scalping—the practice of buying tickets in bulk and reselling them at inflated prices—affects consumers' access to concerts, sports, and cultural events, particularly in Hawaii's tourism-dependent economy. Task force recommendations could lead to price caps, resale restrictions, or technology-based solutions that balance consumer protection with market competition and artist/venue interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Market freedom vs. consumer protection: Whether government should restrict ticket resales conflicts with free-market principles and may face opposition from resale platforms and investors
  • Enforcement challenges: Defining scalping and preventing circumvention (such as through out-of-state sales) could prove technically difficult and costly to implement
  • Stakeholder disagreements: Event organizers, venues, artists, platforms (StubHub, Ticketmaster), and consumers have competing financial interests that may prevent consensus recommendations

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

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