New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09006

Introduced
8/13/25  

Caption

Requires ticket operators to conspicuously display the scheduled start time of the motion picture on tickets.

Impact

If enacted, A09006 will impact the way theaters advertise and manage ticket sales. By enforcing standardized disclosures of start times, the legislation seeks to protect consumers from potential confusion or misinformation that could arise from the current lack of uniform practices. This could lead to theaters adjusting their ticketing designs and marketing strategies to comply with the new regulations. The attorney general is given the authority to impose civil penalties for violations, thereby providing an enforcement mechanism aimed at ensuring compliance.

Summary

Bill A09006 proposes amendments to the arts and cultural affairs law regarding the disclosure of motion picture start times. The bill mandates that ticket operators, responsible for providing tickets for motion picture screenings, must conspicuously display the scheduled start time of the movie on the ticket. This requirement aims to enhance transparency for consumers purchasing tickets, thereby allowing them to better plan their movie-going experience. The bill also allows for including the start time of any previews or promotional content, provided these are clearly labeled.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding the bill include concerns from theater operators regarding the feasibility and cost of implementing these changes. Some stakeholders may argue that these requirements could lead to operational burdens, particularly for smaller independent theaters already facing financial challenges. There might also be questions about the effectiveness of the bill in genuinely aiding consumer awareness, with some arguing that the existing practices may already be sufficient to inform ticket buyers.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S08961

Requires a motion picture theater that offers more than ten motion picture showings per week to provide scheduled showings of motion pictures with open motion picture captioning such that at least one quarter of all showings of a motion picture with four or more showings during a one-week time period shall have open motion picture captioning; provides exceptions and penalties for violations.

NY A09947

Requires a motion picture theater that offers more than ten motion picture showings per week to provide scheduled showings of motion pictures with open motion picture captioning such that at least one quarter of all showings of a motion picture with four or more showings during a one-week time period shall have open motion picture captioning; provides exceptions and penalties for violations.

NY A02595

Requires ticket distributors to refund the purchase price of tickets within forty-five days after a cancelled or rescheduled event.

NY A06279

Requires the department of criminal justice services to monitor desk appearance tickets and report on the rate which principals appear in court on such tickets.

NY A03519

Requires a New York state legend on all bell jar tickets sold in New York state.

NY A02004

Relates to the internet sale of raffle tickets.

NY S06204

Relates to the internet sale of raffle tickets.

NY A10228

Provides for service of parking tickets by mail; provides additional time to respond to a parking ticket so served.

NY S09562

Provides for service of parking tickets by mail; provides additional time to respond to a parking ticket so served.

NY S09549

Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment; requires original sellers of tickets to be licensed by the secretary of state; exempts ticket sales by governmental or not-for-profit organizations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.