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Bill would require free paper ticket option for large events to protect accessibility
Summary
LB1198 would require ticket sellers for venues of 5,000+ capacity to provide a free paper ticket on request; sponsor said the measure preserves access for people without reliable smartphones, while proponents and opponents were not heavily present at this hearing.
Senator Jason Prokop introduced LB1198, which would require sellers of electronic tickets for venues with capacity of at least 5,000 to make a paper ticket available at no additional charge upon request and either deliver it before the event or make it printable.
Prokop framed the bill as protecting inclusion for attendees who lack reliable device access, worry about battery or connectivity failure, or prefer a physical ticket. The sponsor said the measure does not prohibit digital ticketing but ensures consumer choice. The committee received several proponent letters and a small number of opponent letters and did not record extensive in‑person testimony at this hearing.
