Haney bill would cap resale prices for concerts and live events in California

by Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News May 12, 2026May 11, 2026

California State Assembleymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, speaks outside of the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, Calif., about a bill that would cap the reselling of tickets for live events on Monday, May 11, 2026. Assembly Bill 1720, also known as the California Fans First Act, will limit the resale of tickets to 10% of the original price. (Andres Jimenez Larios/Bay City News)

ASSEMBLYMEMBER MATT HANEY gathered with local artists and business owners on Monday to show support for legislation that would cap the reselling of tickets for concerts and live events at 10% above the original sale price, in an effort to target organized scalpers and bring down costs for fans.

Elected officials and entertainment industry representatives gathered under the Castro Theater’s marquee to discuss what would be major changes to how people purchase tickets for live events under Assembly Bill 1720, or what lawmakers are calling the California Fans First Act.

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