Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5125: AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERTAINMENT EVENT TICKETS.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning entertainment event tickets. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERTAINMENT EVENT TICKETS. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) (a) As used in this section, "ticket reseller" means any person who advertises or facilitates the resale of any ticket to an entertainment event. (b) (1) No ticket reseller shall enter into a contract with a purchaser for the resale of any ticket to an entertainment event, or accept from a purchaser any consideration as payment in full or as a deposit for the resale of any such ticket, unless the ticket (B) Has entered into a written contract (i) (I) with the person who is in possession of such ticket, or (II) with a person who has a contractual right to obtain such ticket from the person who is in possession of such ticket, and (ii) that entitles such ticket reseller to obtain such ticket from a person described in subparagraph (B)(i) of this subdivision at a price specified in such written contract; or LCO No. 1080 1 of Raised Bill No. 5125 (C) Discloses to the purchaser orally or in writing at the time such ticket reseller enters into such contract with such purchaser or accepts such consideration from such purchaser, whichever occurs first, that such ticket reseller (i) is not in possession of such ticket or has not entered into a written …
Sponsors
- Tammy Nuccio (R, 53) · primary sponsor
- William Pizzuto (R, 71)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
- Roland Lemar (D, 96)
- Tony Scott (R, 112)
- Martin Foncello (R, 107)
- Kathleen Kennedy (R, 119)
- Seth Bronko (R, 70)
- John Kissel (R, 7)
Latest actions
- : Matter Pass Retained
- : Senate Reconsidered
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : File Number 583
- : Senate Calendar Number 354
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 3875
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 325 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 55 (April 8, 2026): 145 yea, 0 nay, passed
- GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 11, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Consumer Protection Department, Disclosure, Unfair or deceptive trade practices, Violations, Electronic commerce, Entertainment, Ticket sales
Common questions
- What is HB5125?
- HB5125 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERTAINMENT EVENT TICKETS.
- What does HB5125 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning entertainment event tickets. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5125?
- Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Matter Pass Retained (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5125?
- Tammy Nuccio (R, 53), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5125?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05125&which_year=2026
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