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
News By James Hanley | 28 September 2023
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…