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Assembly panel advances bill to require proof‑of‑purchase protections for event ticket buyers
Summary
AB 12 91, a consumer‑protection measure that would require ticket sellers to provide immediate electronic proof of purchase and allow a linked proof to be used for venue entry in certain circumstances, was advanced out of the Assembly committee after supporters and opponents debated security and anti‑scalping tradeoffs.
Assemblymember Lee presented AB 12 91, a bill intended to improve consumers' experience when buying tickets for concerts, sports and live entertainment by requiring ticket sellers to electronically deliver proof of purchase immediately upon purchase and allowing that proof, when linked to a valid, unused ticket, to be used for venue admission if a buyer cannot access their ticket.
Consumer advocates cited ongoing…
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