TICKET SALE AND RESALE Senate SponsorsSen. Seth Lewis 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments New Act30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new815 ILCS 414/Act rep.815 ILCS 505/2MMMM newCreates the Ticket Sale and Resale Act of 2026. Provides that a ticket purchaser may freely transfer, donate, or resell the purchaser's ticket to any person or on any lawful ticket marketplace. Provides that any person or business that sells or resells tickets shall display the total price of the ticket at the first point in the purchasing process where ticket prices are shown. Provides that, if an event for which tickets have been sold is canceled and not rescheduled, every ticket seller shall issue a full refund of the ticket price and all associated fees to the original purchaser. Sets forth provisions concerning ticket hold back disclosures; exclusive venue ticketing agreements; open ticketing data and interoperability; automated ticket purchasing bots; prohibition of resale price floors; prohibition of resale price caps; and disputes. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Limits home rule. Repeals the Ticket Sale and Resale Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2027. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments