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Sponsor introduces bill to protect entry‑level performers from exploitative promoters; committee schedules follow‑up
Summary
In a first hearing, Representative Gilliard presented HB 1400 to require fair practices for promoters and protections for entry‑level artists; members questioned whether promoter licensing is municipal or state matter and asked for clearer licensure criteria; the sponsor said he is open to amendments.
Representative Gilliard introduced House Bill 1400 (LC620388) as a measure to protect entry‑level musicians from promoters who charge performers fees without delivering promised audiences or transparent contracting.
"This is a bill simply to protect the artist with integrity," the sponsor told the committee, describing scenarios in which nascent artists were charged to perform at small venues yet promoters profited from ticket sales and other revenues instead of providing a promised audience.
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