California's Anti-Scalping Bill Hits a Snag as NIVA Urges Governor to Veto

California's bill to ban speculative ticketing, AB 1349, passed a contentious state Senate vote on August 31, 2026. It now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom, who must sign or veto it by the end of September. The controversy centers on a late amendment: it lets resale platforms list tickets they don't yet hold, as long as the delay in delivery is attributable to the original seller. That change pushed the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) — long a supporter of the bill — into public opposition, with the group now calling on the governor to veto it.

What the last-minute amendment changed

AB 1349 was introduced by state Assemblymember Isaac Bryan in February 2025, originally aimed at banning