What Does DC RESALE Act (D.C. Law 26-181) Require?
| Status | In force September 25, 2026; signed August 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final Council reading | 13–0 on July 14, 2026 |
| Scope | Live-event ticket sales |
| Pricing-data ban | Buyer location, browsing history or online profile data used to raise ticket prices |
| Exceptions | Senior and veteran discounts |
| Resale and fee rules | Apply from January 1, 2027 |
| Challenge | Ticket Policy Forum v. D.C., filed October 14, 2026, challenges price and fee caps, not the pricing-data ban |
Does the RESALE Act Apply Outside Ticketing?
No. The pricing-data ban covers live-event ticket sales only. B26-0667, a general surveillance pricing ban, is pending, with a hearing set for October 19, 2026.
How Can a Business Comply with DC RESALE Act (D.C. Law 26-181)?
- 1. Classify: Map every input behind a price by source and sensitivity.
- 2. Audit: Establish who pays above or below the baseline, and why.