Lawmaker proposes reforms to ticket buying in New York
PUBLISHED 12:37 PM ET May. 18, 2021
PUBLISHED 12:37 PM EDT May. 18, 2021
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A Hudson Valley lawmaker on Tuesday proposed a package of changes to ticket sales for live events that are meant to bolster consumer protections.
The proposed legislation follows a year-long investigation by Sen. James Skoufis' office into the practices of live ticket event sales. The bill of consumer changes come as the pandemic's guidelines begin to ease and live events in public gathering spaces return.
“The Ticketmasters of the world want to perpetuate a system that allows them to continue fleecing hardworking New Yorkers,” said Sen. James Skoufis. “As we continue to reopen and rebuild our status as the entertainment capital of the country, New York has a rare opportunity to ensure our state leads the nation in accessible, fan-friendly live event experiences that position ourselves for an unconditional comeback. Now is the time to take up long overdue reforms and put an end to the outright thievery that consumers face on a daily basis.”