VermontVermont law limits some ticket resale prices and listings
Starting July 1, 2026, ticket issuers and resale websites must share key ticket details, while some ticket resales face price limits and listing rules.
What it does
Ticket issuers must show the original price on tickets. Resale websites must identify the seller and state that the price is legally limited; any ticket availability information they provide cannot mislead buyers.
For events at certain smaller venues, qualifying nonprofit venues, and venues mainly used for college or amateur sports, resale prices cannot exceed 110 percent of the original price, with stated exceptions.
People may not mislead buyers about ties to a venue, team, or artist, or offer tickets they do not possess when listing them for sale.
Argument forBuyers could better compare offers because ticket issuers show the original price, and resale websites identify sellers and avoid misleading availability claims.
Argument againstResellers and resale websites could miss chances to earn more on tickets for covered events because the law limits resale prices.
More detail
Ticket issuers must show the original ticket price on the ticket. Resale websites must identify whether a ticket comes from the issuer or a reseller, and state that the price is limited by law. The rules cover ticket issuers and electronic marketplaces where people sell, buy, or resell tickets. If a resale website gives the number or percentage of available tickets, that information must not mislead buyers about availability on that website or other platforms. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.
A reseller may not sell or offer a covered ticket for more than 110 percent of its original price. A resale website may not allow a ticket above that limit to be resold on its site. The cap covers ticket resellers and resale websites handling tickets for the listed kinds of venues and events. The cap applies to events at independent venues with seating for 3,000 people or fewer, nonprofit venues that host agricultural fairs, exhibitions, or multiday community events as well as live performances, and venues mainly used for college or amateur sports. The cap does not apply to resales under a written contract with the ticket issuer. A person reselling a ticket bought for personal use is not a reseller under this rule. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.
People may not use deceptive website addresses, falsely imply they own a venue's or artist's intellectual property, or claim a venue, team, or artist is affiliated with or endorses them without written consent. They may not offer speculative tickets for sale. These rules apply to any person selling or offering tickets and to claims about a venue, team, or artist. A speculative ticket is one the seller does not actually or constructively possess when listing, advertising, or offering it for sale or resale. A violation is an unfair and deceptive act in commerce. These rules take effect July 1, 2026. The subchapter is repealed on July 1, 2028.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 26House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026Latest
- May 26Signed by Governor Phil Scott on May 26, 2026Became Law
- May 20Delivered to Governor on May 20, 2026To Governor
- May 14House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendmentMinor
- May 12Senate proposal of amendment concurred inMinor
- May 12Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of AmendmentMinor
- May 8Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of AmendmentMinor
- May 7Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendmentMinor
- May 6Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendmentPassed 2nd Chamber
- May 6New Business/Third ReadingMinor
- May 53rd reading ordered
- May 5Proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs, as amended, agreed toMinor
- May 5Proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as moved by Senator(s) Clarkson, Brock, Chittenden, Ram Hinsdale, and WeeksMinor
- May 5Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Clarkson for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General AffairsMinor
- May 5Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General AffairsMinor
- May 5Unfinished Business/Second ReadingMinor
- May 1Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General AffairsMinor
- May 1New Business/Second ReadingMinor
- Apr 30Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General AffairsMinor
- Apr 30Second ReadingMinor
- Apr 30Entered on Notice Calendar
- Mar 17Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General AffairsMinor
- Mar 12Read third time and passedPassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 12Second division of amendment disagreed to
- Mar 12First division of amendment disagreed to
- Mar 12Rep. Donahue of Northfield asked that the question be divided
- Mar 12Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to amend the bill
- Mar 12Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 12, 2026
- Mar 11Rep. Carris Duncan of Whitingham moved to postpone action until March 12, 2026, which was agreed to
- Mar 11Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 11, 2026
- Mar 10Rep. Carris Duncan of Whitingham moved to postpone action until March 11, 2026, which was agreed to
- Mar 10Action Calendar: Third ReadingMinor
- Feb 27Third Reading orderedMinor
- Feb 27Report of Committee on Commerce and Economic Development agreed to
- Feb 27Rep. Carris Duncan of Whitingham reported for the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- Feb 27Read second timeMinor
- Feb 27Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
- Feb 26Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
- Feb 25Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
- 2025
- Apr 29Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic DevelopmentIntroduced
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