Nevada AB431: Revises provisions relating to the sale and resale of tickets to certain events. (BDR 52-1075)

What the bill says

An act relating to trade practices; making certain acts relating to the initial sale of tickets to certain events by a primary ticket provider a deceptive trade practice; revising provisions relating to the resale of tickets to certain events; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Counsel's Digest: Existing law prohibits a number of deceptive trade practices relating to the resale of tickets to athletic contests and live entertainment events…

From the introduced text, March 17, 2025:

AN ACT relating to trade practices; making certain acts relating to the initial sale of tickets to certain events by a primary ticket provider a deceptive trade practice; revising provisions relating to the resale of tickets to certain events; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Counsel's Digest: Existing law prohibits a number of deceptive trade practices relating to the resale of tickets to athletic contests and live entertainment events. (NRS 598.09223, 598.397-598.3984) Section 2 of this bill prohibits a primary ticket provider from entering into a contractual agreement to limit a purchaser to reselling a ticket to or through only one reseller or secondary ticket exchange or affiliate of a reseller or secondary ticket exchange. Section 3 of this bill prohibits a primary ticket provider from selling a ticket without first disclosing the total amount to be charged for the ticket, including any fees, and whether any tickets are being held by the rights holder for sale at a later date. Section 4 of this bill prohibits a primary ticket provider, reseller or secondary ticket exchange or any affiliate of a reseller or secondary ticket exchange from holding a ticket purchased in person or remotely for delivery at a later date that is more than 24 hours after the time of purchase. Existing law defines "reseller" …

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Sponsors

• Bert Gurr (R, 33) · primary sponsor
• Lisa Cole (R, 4) · primary sponsor
• Max Carter (D, 12)
• Richard DeLong (R, 26)
• Reuben D'Silva (D, 28)
• Rebecca Edgeworth (R, 35)
• Danielle Gallant (R, 23)
• Gregory Hafen (R, 36)
• Brian Hibbetts (R, 13)
• Duy Nguyen (D, 8)

Latest actions

1. April 12, 2025: (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
2. March 17, 2025: From printer. To committee.
3. March 13, 2025: Read first time. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor. To printer.

Common questions

What is AB431?

AB431 is a bill in the Nevada Legislature (83rd Legislature (2025)): Revises provisions relating to the sale and resale of tickets to certain events. (BDR 52-1075).

What does AB431 do?

In its own words: An act relating to trade practices; making certain acts relating to the initial sale of tickets to certain events by a primary ticket provider a deceptive trade practice; revising provisions relating to the resale of tickets to certain events; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Counsel's Digest: Existing law prohibits a number of deceptive trade practices relating to the resale of tickets to athletic contests and live entertainment events…

What is the status of AB431?

Introduced. Latest action: (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.) (April 12, 2025).

Who sponsored AB431?

Bert Gurr (R, 33), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB431?

On the Nevada Legislature website: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12629/Overview