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Venues praise ticketing transparency; independent venues warn bill allows speculative listings
Summary
HB5125 drew support for all‑in pricing and anti‑deceptive URL rules, but independent venues and arts groups urged removing a carveout (lines 9–54) they say would allow speculative or concierge ticket sales that mislead customers and create box‑office chaos.
Connecticut venues, fan groups and resale platforms testified Feb. 18 on HB5125, a bill that would require clearer pricing and bar deceptive resale practices.
Advocates for consumers and venues praised proposed measures: all‑in pricing that shows a total upfront cost, prohibitions on deceptive URLs and deceptive website practices, and guaranteed refunds for canceled events. Brandon Baker of the Bushnell and other venue directors said these protections reduce confusion…
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