Industry Aug 18, 2026
California Resale Ticket Price Cap Fails; Companion Bill Advances
In short
A companion ticketing measure, AB 1349, was released from suspense at the same hearing and can now proceed to a Senate vote.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
A proposed 10% cap on ticket resale prices in California has been unsuccessful, having been rejected by a Senate committee. Concurrently, StubHub's lobbying expenditures in the state for the year have reached $3.4 million.
A related measure, AB 1349, has advanced from the suspense file and is now eligible for a vote in the Senate. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.