New MexicoCertain ticket sales above the stated price would be crimes
Selling overpriced tickets to college sports, government events, or qualifying nonprofit events would be a crime, with an exception for service fees allowed by contract.
What it does
Ticket sellers would face criminal price limits for college sports and events presented by government bodies or qualifying tax-exempt nonprofits. Service fees would be allowed when a contract with the event sponsor or promoter permits them.
Argument forPrice limits could help people avoid resale markups when buying tickets to covered college sports, government events, and nonprofit events.
Argument againstResellers could face criminal charges for even a small markup, and each unlawful ticket sale could count as a separate offense.
More detail
Selling, offering, or trying to sell covered tickets above the admission price or printed ticket price would be a misdemeanor, a criminal offense. The rules cover college sports and events presented by New Mexico, its local governments, or nonprofits recognized as tax-exempt under federal Section 501(c)(3). Service fees would be allowed if a contract between the ticket seller and the event sponsor or promoter permits them. Each unlawful ticket sale would count as a separate offense. A conviction could bring a fine of up to $500, jail for less than one year, or both.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 21not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee
- Jan 6Sent to House Pre-fileIntroduced
Consumer ProtectionCriminal Justice