Senate Bill 196, sponsored by Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus), would prohibit ticket sellers from charging more than a total of $5 in extra fees for a purchase containing one or more tickets.

Ticketmaster and Live Nation must show total ticket costs under a new FTC rule, as resale prices and junk fees surge.

Customers who order tickets online or book a stay when traveling will notice a change in the next time they are online.

The new rules aim to address consumer frustration over ticket prices by ensuring transparency. Additionally, the regulations mandate that businesses avoid using vague terms such as "convenience fees," ...