MinnesotaResale listings would show markups and cap many ticket prices
Ticket resellers and marketplaces would show original prices and markups, while resale prices for most events would be capped at 115 percent of the original price.
What it does
Resale listings must show the ticket’s original price, including fees, and the percentage markup above that price.
For most events, resale prices may not exceed 115 percent of the ticket’s original price, including fees. Professional and college sports events, Broadway shows, and Broadway touring engagements are exempt.
A person injured by a violation may sue. The court must award damages, at least $500 per violation, legal costs and fees, and an order to stop or prevent the violation.
The commerce commissioner must report on enforcement of the ticket rules to consumer protection committee leaders, after consulting the attorney general and using existing resources.
Argument forBuyers could compare resale prices with original prices and see markups, while the price limit may restrain resale costs for many events.
Argument againstOn covered events, sellers could lose money if the 115 percent limit prevents them from recovering what they paid, including fees.
More detail
Ticket resellers and online ticket marketplaces must show a resale ticket’s original price and percentage markup. The disclosure applies during the ticket listing and purchasing process. The disclosure must appear throughout the listing and purchasing process.
Ticket resellers and online ticket marketplaces may not resell covered tickets for more than 115 percent of the original price. The limit applies to tickets resold for entertainment events in Minnesota. The limit does not apply to professional or college sports events, Broadway shows, or Broadway touring engagements.
A person injured by a violation may sue, and the court must award the listed remedies. The person must be injured by a violation of this section. The court must award actual, incidental, and consequential damages, at least $500 per violation, costs, reasonable attorney fees, and an order to stop or prevent the violation. These remedies are added to any remedies available under other law.
The commerce commissioner must report on enforcement activity to legislative committee leaders. The report goes to the chairs and ranking minority members of legislative committees responsible for consumer protection. The commissioner must consult the attorney general and prepare the report using existing resources. The report is due by January 15, 2028.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 14Author added JonesLatest
- Mar 26Author added Franson
- Mar 23Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil LawMinor
- Mar 16Authors added Jordan, Baker, and Moller
- Mar 12Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and PolicyIntroduced
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