BOSS-Swift ticketing act heads to US Senate

The legislation aims to protect fans from "unfair and deceptive practices" in the primary and secondary ticketing markets

Richard Blumenthal

Legislation aimed at protecting fans from “unfair and deceptive practices” in the ticketing market has been introduced in the US Senate.

Named after Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift in the wake of 2022’s string of ticketing controversies, the BOSS and SWIFT Act would require sellers to be transparent about base prices, added fees, distribution of tickets, and refund policies.

“This measure will be a major step toward stopping all the hidden fees and exorbitant prices that have plagued concertgoers for…

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