Enacts the "blocking illegitimate reservations and defending individual entertainment (BIRDIE) act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Ra

Blocks illegitimate reservations in entertainment bookings and protects consumers, affecting venues, platforms, and buyers of entertainment experiences.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Summary: A 6610 — Blocking Illegitimate Reservations and Defending Individual Entertainment (BIRDIE) Act

Overview

Bill Number: A 6610

Title: Enacts the Blocking Illegitimate Reservations and Defending Individual Entertainment (BIRDIE) Act

Status: Referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development

Introduced: March 6, 2025

Sponsor (primary): Edward Ra

Related companion bill: S 6857 (same sponsor; companion in the Senate)

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

The bill’s name suggests it is designed to address issues related to illegitimate or improper reservations within the context of entertainment and tourism-related activities, and to defend or protect “individual entertainment” interests. The exact objectives, definitions, and remedies would be specified in the bill’s text. The information provided does not include the bill’s full language, so the precise scope and mechanism (e.g., rules for reservation platforms, consumer protections, penalties, enforcement, or regulatory changes) are not stated here.

Key provisions (text not provided)

The specific provisions, definitions, standards, and enforcement mechanisms are not included in the provided materials.

If enacted, the bill could potentially address areas such as:

Regulation of reservation systems and platforms to prevent illegitimate or fraudulent bookings tied to entertainment services.
Protections for consumers booking entertainment-related experiences.
Penalties or remedies for entities engaging in illegitimate reservation practices.
Roles for state agencies in oversight and enforcement.

Note: The above are generic examples of topics such bills often touch on; the actual text would define the substantive changes.

Affected parties and impacts

Primary stakeholders: Entertainment venues, event organizers, tourism-related businesses, reservation platforms, and consumers purchasing entertainment experiences.

Potential impacts: If enacted, could impose new requirements on reservation systems, create enforcement provisions, and affect how illegitimate reservations are identified and addressed. The bill may influence how individuals and businesses manage bookings for entertainment activities.

Procedural and timeline notes

Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development on March 6, 2025 (listed twice in the provided record).

Next steps: The bill would typically proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and eventual floor votes in the chamber of origin, followed by consideration by the companion chamber (in this case, linked to S 6857 in the Senate).

Related information

Companion bill: S 6857 (listed as a companion, same sponsor)

Tracking the bill’s progress would require consulting the legislature’s official bill text and status resources for updates on amendments, hearings, and final actions.

How to learn more

Review the full text of A 6610 and S 6857 on the official legislative website or tracking service to understand definitions, provisions, fiscal impact, and effective dates once available.

Monitor committee hearings and vote records for decisions and potential amendments.