NACA in the News: Blumenthal, Hirono, & Markey Introduce BOSS & SWIFT Act to Protect Consumers From Predatory Ticket Sellers & Fees

Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, Blumenthal, Hirono, & Markey Introduce BOSS & SWIFT Act to Protect Consumers From Predatory Ticket Sellers & Fees

“’Under the Boss and Swift Act, we will move a step closer to increasing protections for concertgoers, providing them with more information and options as they navigate through the often obscure and mysterious ticket buying process,’ said Christine Hines, legislative director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates. ‘To achieve meaningful accountability when ticket buyers are wronged in the market, the bill should also ensure that they can choose how to resolve disputes with powerful sellers and venues by prohibiting forced arbitration in the terms and conditions.'”