Massachusetts H448: An Act to facilitate the purchase of certain event tickets

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Section 185A of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in section 249 of chapter 238 of the acts of 2024, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection: (a) No person shall engage in the business of reselling tickets to any theatrical exhibition, public show or public amusement or exhibition required to be licensed under sections 181 and 182 or under chapter 128A, or facilitating a mechanism for 2 or more parties to participate in the resale of any ticket of admission thereto, whether such business is conducted on or off the premises on which such ticket or other evidence is to be used, without being licensed by the commissioner of occupational licensure.

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Sponsors

• Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Jennifer Armini (D)
• Joan Meschino (D, 3rd Plymouth)
• Steven Ouellette (D)
• Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. (D, 12th Hampden)
• Jonathan Zlotnik (D, 2nd Worcester)

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5320
2. August 25, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. May 23, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
4. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Common questions

What is H448?

H448 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to facilitate the purchase of certain event tickets.

What is the status of H448?

Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5320 (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored H448?

Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H448?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H448