Vermont
Noah Kahan backs Vermont bill targeting ticket scalpers
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont musical sensation Noah Kahan is supporting a state bill aiming to crack down on ticket scalpers.
House Bill 51 would cap the amount that tickets could be resold for and stop tickets from being sold twice. That way, buyers don’t end up with a ticket already belonging to someone else. It demands that resellers ensure refunds in certain circumstances and proposes annual licenses for ticket resellers.
Kahan offered his support in a video statement to the Senate Economic Development Committee.
“As an artist that cares very deeply about the fan experience and accessibility of concert tickets, this bill is a critical step in eliminating predatory resale behaviors and offer Vermonters a great solution for exchanging and reselling tickets in a safe marketplace,” Kahan said.
The bill also addresses enforcement, authorizing the attorney general to monitor and penalize resellers.
It’s unclear if the bill will move forward this session.
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