Connecticut House Bill HB05805

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/23/19
• Refer: 1/23/19

Caption

An Act Concerning The Taxation Of For-profit Secondary Market Ticket Sellers.

Impact

If enacted, HB 5805 would significantly impact how revenue is generated from ticket sales for events. By subjecting for-profit secondary market ticket sellers to the admissions tax, the state aims to capture additional tax revenue that may have previously gone untaxed. This change could potentially encourage a more transparent ticketing process and discourage price gouging by making secondary market practices more regularized and subject to taxation.

Summary

House Bill 5805 is an initiative that aims to amend Title 12 of the general statutes to include for-profit secondary market ticket sellers under the admissions tax. The central purpose of this legislation is to ensure that entities selling tickets in the secondary market are taxed similarly to primary ticket sellers. This aligns with efforts to regulate ticket sales comprehensively, addressing concerns about revenue loss from untaxed ticket resales and ensuring a fairer financial landscape in the ticketing industry.

Contention

The proposal may face contention from various stakeholders in the ticket industry, particularly those who operate in the secondary market. Critics argue that imposing an admissions tax on for-profit sellers could disincentivize ticket reselling, potentially harming consumer freedom and access. Opponents may also raise concerns about the fairness and practicality of enforcing such a tax on secondary sellers, who often operate in a less regulated environment compared to primary ticket outlets.