Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue; provides that a violation of such provisions constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year.

New York Senate Bill S04418, introduced by Senator Rachel May, aims to prevent ticket sales that exceed the seating capacity of entertainment venues or not-for-profit organizations. If this law is violated, it would be classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine and imprisonment for up to one year. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/S04418/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY S04418 is a senate bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Rachel May (D), currently “Introduced” since February 4, 2025.

We track 14,725 New York bills this session, 156 of them sponsored by Rachel May.

While there is no specific media coverage available for this bill, similar legislative efforts have been well-received. For instance, New York's initiative to support local news organizations with tax credits was praised for its potential to sustain informed communities. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/0145886170c565a322a824cce86ff733?utm_source=openai))

Although no direct media coverage is available for this bill, similar legislative actions have faced criticism. For example, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have expanded the rights of individuals to challenge their convictions, citing concerns over potential disruptions to the judicial process. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/8597ae74b6b40419054272b072a5c472?utm_source=openai))