Oregon House Bill 3167 is hoping to tackle the issues surrounding ticket purchasing online by enforcing transparency and accountability among ticket sellers and resellers. If passed, the bill would require sellers to disclose the true cost of tickets upfront and prohibit the resale of tickets obtained through software designed to bypass security measures. Rep. Rob Nosse, a Democrat from Portland and a key sponsor of the bill, believes that consumers should know the actual cost of tickets and should not be subjected to inflated prices set by bots.
Musicians, music fans, and various organizations and venues in Oregon have shown support for the bill, while ticket resellers such as SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and StubHub have voiced opposition. The bill is scheduled for a public hearing and impacted individuals have until Thursday to submit testimonies.
The goal of the bill is to prevent bots from hoarding tickets and charging excessive fees, ultimately ensuring a fair ticket purchasing process for consumers. By holding ticket sellers and resellers accountable for their practices, the bill aims to create a more transparent and consumer-friendly ticket market for in-demand events. Subscribe to OregonLive.com to stay updated on the progress of House Bill 3167.
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