Trade: consumer goods and services; requirements for third-party ticket sales; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3p.

Michigan House Bill 4266 aims to regulate third-party ticket sales by amending the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, it seeks to add a new section (3p) to the act, which would establish requirements for third-party ticket sales. The bill was introduced on March 18, 2025, by Representatives Nancy Jenkins-Arno, Jaime Greene, Julie Rogers, Jason Morgan, Gregory Alexander, Jerry Neyer, and Jennifer Wortz. As of now, the bill is pending in the House Regulatory Reform Committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB4266/2025?utm_source=openai))

While there is no specific media coverage available for this bill, regulating third-party ticket sales could be viewed positively by consumers who have faced issues with inflated prices and lack of transparency in the secondary ticket market. Such regulation may lead to fairer pricing and increased consumer trust in ticket purchasing.

On the other hand, some stakeholders in the ticketing industry, such as secondary market platforms and resellers, might view this bill negatively. They could argue that such regulations may limit their business operations and reduce the availability of tickets in the secondary market, potentially leading to decreased profits and less flexibility for consumers seeking tickets outside primary sales channels.