Chamber approves TICKET Law targeting ‘hidden fees’ for shows

The House on Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation that would require event ticket sellers to disclose in advance to consumers the full cost of tickets, including so-called hidden fees.

The bill, dubbed the Major Event Ticket Billing Transparency (TICKET) Act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 388-24.

“This consensus legislation will end deceptive ticketing practices that frustrate consumers who simply want to enjoy a concert, show or sporting event, restoring fairness and transparency to the ticketing market,” also top Republicans and Democrats in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. as key members of the Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee said in a joint statement.

“After years of bipartisan work, we will now be able to improve the customer experience when purchasing event tickets online. We look forward to continuing to work together to request rapid approval in the Senate so we can send it to the president’s desk for signing into law,” the statement continues.

Lawmakers say the bill aims to increase transparency in the live event ticket market by requiring the full cost of event tickets to be disclosed to consumers in advance.

The project also aims to prohibit the sale of tickets that sellers do not have, as well as guaranteeing refunds for event cancellations, according to a statement detailing the measure, which has also already been introduced. in the Senate.

Live Nation Entertainment also applauded the House for passing the bill, which comes after the company released data showing its shift to “all-in” pricing led to an increase in completed sales.

“We lead the industry in adopting full pricing and supporting a national law to ensure everyone follows this policy that benefits fans and artists,” the company said. “We also support other ticketing reforms, such as improving anti-bot legislation and banning speculative ticketing and other predatory resale practices.”

“The bipartisan support for these reforms shows that protecting fans and artists is in everyone’s best interest. We look forward to working with lawmakers to pass these changes into law.”

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