Delaware SB181 - Secondary Ticketing Market Regulation
Summary
Delaware Governor signed SB181 into law, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for the secondary ticketing market. The legislation amends Title 6 of the Delaware Code to establish registration requirements, fee disclosure obligations, and consumer protections for ticket resale operators. Violations may result in civil penalties and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice.
What changed
Delaware SB181 establishes a new regulatory framework for secondary ticketing operators operating in Delaware. The bill requires ticket resale platforms and resellers to register with the state, disclose all fees and charges to consumers before purchase, and comply with consumer protection standards. The legislation targets transparency in the often-opaque ticket resale market where fees can significantly inflate final purchase prices.
Secondary ticketing platforms and individual resellers operating in Delaware must ensure they are properly registered and that their consumer-facing interfaces clearly itemize all fees. Non-compliance may result in civil enforcement actions. Companies operating multi-state ticket resale platforms should monitor implementation in Delaware as a potential model for similar legislation in other jurisdictions.
What to do next
- Register with Delaware as a secondary ticketing operator if not already compliant
- Update platform disclosures to include all fees and charges transparently
- Review pricing practices for compliance with consumer protection standards
Penalties
Civil penalties for violations; specific amounts to be determined by Delaware Department of Justice
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ChangeBridge / Delaware / SB181 Signed by Governor SB181 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-26
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Regarding The Secondary Ticketing Market.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Committee Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Sponsors
Raymond Seigfried (Sen - D) Melanie Ross Levin (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House 2026-03-26 S Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT 2026-03-25 S Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 181, and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
Votes
2026-03-26 Senate Third Reading Yea: 19 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-03-25 S Finance 2026-04-09 H Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
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