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The National Consumers League joins a coalition of 15 organizations to support the TICKET Act, to be reintroduced in the Senate this week.
The bipartisan bill, reintroduced by Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), is scheduled for markup in the Senate Commerce Committee this Wednesday, February 5.
The National Consumers League (NCL) has championed this legislation since its introduction last Congress and continues to stand with numerous consumer and fan advocacy organizations, as well as live event industry stakeholders in endorsing its key points.
“Consumers deserve fair, transparent, and reliable ticketing practices, and the TICKET Act delivers just that,” said John Breyault, NCL Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud.
“Hidden fees, speculative ticketing, and deceptive marketing practices have plagued the live event industry for far too long, leaving fans frustrated and out of pocket. The TICKET Act takes important steps toward fixing these issues, and NCL is proud to continue our support for this vital consumer protection legislation.”
The TICKET Act requires all-in pricing, which would eliminate hidden fees and provide consumers with clear and transparent pricing upfront. It also bans speculative ticketing and deceptive marketing practices, ensures refunds for cancelled or postponed events, and mandates a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study on the enforcement of the BOTS Act.
“The TICKET Act’s common sense provisions will empower consumers and promote a more equitable and transparent live event ticketing marketplace,” said Breyault. “By supporting this bill, the Senate has the opportunity to protect millions of fans from deceptive practices and ensure that ticket buyers can confidently purchase tickets without fear of hidden costs or other unfair practices.”
The original TICKET Act nearly made it to then-President Joe Biden’s desk last year, but was ultimately scuttled by then-President-elect Donald Trump and his latest consigliere, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, during the transition of power.
