AB-1291
Consumer Protection

Ticket sellers: proof of purchase.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires ticket sellers to provide electronic proof of purchase for all entertainment event tickets.
  • Mandates venues to accept valid electronic proof of purchase when customers cannot access their original tickets.
  • Imposes civil penalties up to $2,500 for each violation of the proof of purchase requirements.

Summary

Assembly Member Lee's consumer protection measure would establish new requirements for ticket sellers to provide electronic proof of purchase for entertainment events, while mandating venues accept these proofs as valid entry credentials under specific circumstances.

The legislation creates a standardized system for electronic ticket verification, requiring sellers to immediately furnish consumers with downloadable receipts containing unique identifiers linked to their purchased tickets. Venue operators must honor these electronic proofs when ticket holders cannot access their original tickets, provided the proof is legitimate, corresponds to a valid ticket, and has not been previously used for entry. The provisions apply broadly across entertainment venues, from theaters and concert halls to sports arenas, though excluding general admission areas of amusement parks unless specific ticketed events are involved.

To ensure compliance, the measure authorizes civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation, with each ticket sold without proper proof of purchase or improperly denied entry counting as a separate infraction. The Attorney General, district attorneys, and local prosecutors may pursue these penalties through civil actions, with courts able to award costs and attorney fees to prevailing public prosecutors. These enforcement mechanisms supplement existing remedies available under state law.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, And Tourism Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, And Tourism Hearing
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, And Tourism Hearing
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Buffy WicksD
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Alex LeeD
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Lisa CalderonD
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
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Gregg HartD
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Gail PellerinD
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Tri TaR
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Jessica CalozaD
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Mark GonzalezD
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Heather HadwickR
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Jose SolacheD
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Sade ElhawaryD
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Introduced By

Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Latest Voting History

May 1, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
83415PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires ticket sellers to provide electronic proof of purchase for all entertainment event tickets.
  • Mandates venues to accept valid electronic proof of purchase when customers cannot access their original tickets.
  • Imposes civil penalties up to $2,500 for each violation of the proof of purchase requirements.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Lee's consumer protection measure would establish new requirements for ticket sellers to provide electronic proof of purchase for entertainment events, while mandating venues accept these proofs as valid entry credentials under specific circumstances.

The legislation creates a standardized system for electronic ticket verification, requiring sellers to immediately furnish consumers with downloadable receipts containing unique identifiers linked to their purchased tickets. Venue operators must honor these electronic proofs when ticket holders cannot access their original tickets, provided the proof is legitimate, corresponds to a valid ticket, and has not been previously used for entry. The provisions apply broadly across entertainment venues, from theaters and concert halls to sports arenas, though excluding general admission areas of amusement parks unless specific ticketed events are involved.

To ensure compliance, the measure authorizes civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation, with each ticket sold without proper proof of purchase or improperly denied entry counting as a separate infraction. The Attorney General, district attorneys, and local prosecutors may pursue these penalties through civil actions, with courts able to award costs and attorney fees to prevailing public prosecutors. These enforcement mechanisms supplement existing remedies available under state law.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, And Tourism Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, And Tourism Hearing
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, And Tourism Hearing
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

May 1, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
83415PASS

Contacts

Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member