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SB 505

Prohibiting certain conduct in connection with the sale or resale of entertainment tickets and providing that violation of such requirements is a deceptive act or practice subject to penalties under the Kansas consumer protection act.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill classifies specific entertainment ticket sale practices as illegal deceptive consumer conduct, enabling state enforcement and consumer penalties.

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Bill Summary · SB 505

Legislative bill overview

SB 505 creates legal restrictions on specific practices related to buying and selling entertainment tickets, classifying violations as deceptive consumer practices under Kansas law. The bill aims to regulate the secondary ticket market and potentially address practices like bot-driven bulk purchasing or resale markup schemes. Violations would be enforceable under Kansas's existing consumer protection statutes with associated penalties.

Why is this important

Entertainment ticket resale has become a significant consumer issue, with secondary market practices sometimes creating barriers to affordable access or enabling fraudulent activity. By explicitly prohibiting certain conduct and classifying it as deceptive practice, the bill provides Kansas consumers with legal recourse and gives state attorneys general enforcement authority. This affects anyone who buys tickets, including families seeking to attend sporting events, concerts, or theater productions.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "certain conduct": The bill language is vague about what specific practices are prohibited—it could target legitimate resellers or be too narrow to address the intended problems depending on regulatory clarification.
  • Secondary market impact: Restrictions on resale practices may reduce ticket liquidity or price flexibility, potentially limiting consumer choice when circumstances change and forcing people to lose money on unused tickets.
  • Enforcement burden: Determining violations in a decentralized ticket marketplace (multiple platforms, private sales) creates practical enforcement challenges and could lead to inconsistent application.

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

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