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HB 2339

Tickets, Admission - As introduced, enacts the "Fair Access to Non-Inflated Seats (FANS) Act." - Amends TCA Title 47.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Caleb Hemmer

Tennessee's FANS Act regulates ticket pricing practices to limit price inflation on event admissions, targeting secondary market resale practices that significantly markup face-value costs.

Action Def. in s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2339

Legislative bill overview

HB 2339, titled the "Fair Access to Non-Inflated Seats (FANS) Act," amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 47 to regulate ticket pricing and sales practices. The bill specifically targets what sponsors characterize as price inflation in the ticketing market, though the exact mechanisms and restrictions are not detailed in the available bill summary.

Why is this important

Ticket resale and dynamic pricing have become contentious issues as consumers face dramatically increased costs for events through secondary market platforms and algorithmic pricing. This legislation reflects growing frustration with ticketing practices that can multiply face-value prices several times over, affecting access to entertainment, sports, and cultural events across income levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope ambiguity: The bill's actual price caps, exemptions, and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear from available information; different stakeholders may disagree on what constitutes "inflated" pricing
  • Primary vs. secondary market applicability: Venues, artists, and platforms may dispute whether restrictions apply to their direct sales, resale platforms, or both, with significant revenue implications
  • Constitutional and commerce concerns: Price regulation legislation faces potential legal challenges regarding First Amendment protections and interstate commerce implications, particularly affecting national ticketing platforms

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

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