The Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment (RESALE) Amendment Act of 2025 is designed to protect artists, venues, and consumers in the District of Columbia from exploitative practices in the live event ticket market. Key provisions of the bill include capping the resale price of tickets on secondary platforms to the initial ticket price plus a maximum of 10%, banning speculative ticket sales, and requiring resellers who sell 50 or more tickets annually to register with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. The legislation also mandates clear disclosure of ticket pricing and refund procedures, as well as the implementation of technology to prevent scalping.

To enforce these regulations, the bill imposes civil penalties, with fines of $5,000 for the first offense and $10,000 for subsequent violations. It requires ticket issuers to disclose transferability terms and allows them to enforce policies related to ticket purchases for conduct and safety. Secondary ticket exchanges are responsible for ensuring compliance among resellers and maintaining sales records. The bill also establishes a price cap for tickets sold on secondary exchanges and permits these exchanges to charge a service fee, not exceeding 10% of the initial ticket price. The Mayor will issue rules for implementation, and the bill will take effect after approval and a 30-day congressional review period.