Governor Healey unveils Noah Kahan-themed bill to cap ticket resale prices
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has introduced new legislation aimed at capping resale prices and fees for concert and sporting event tickets.
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Governor Healey proposed "The Great Divide Act" to cap ticket resale prices in Massachusetts, with the goal of making concert tickets more affordable. The legislation, which has support from musician Noah Kahan, aims to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and fees. The story quieted without further coverage of the bill's progress or outcome.
Epilogue added 67d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Governor Healey has unveiled a proposal known as 'The Great Divide Act.' The initiative seeks to regulate the secondary ticket market by placing caps on resale prices and associated fees for both concerts and sporting events in Massachusetts. Coverage from outlets including The Boston Globe, WCVB, WHDH, Boston 25 News, NBC Boston, and the Fall River Reporter highlights that the bill has the support of musician Noah Kahan.
Reports emphasize the governor’s objective to improve affordability for consumers. Future updates will clarify the specific mechanisms of the price caps and the legislative process required for the act to pass.
Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for the bill's advancement through the state legislature.
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Questions people are asking
What is the name of the proposed legislation?
The initiative is titled 'The Great Divide Act.'
Who is supporting this proposal?
Musician Noah Kahan has expressed support for the legislation.
What types of events does the bill cover?
The bill covers both concert and sporting event tickets.
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Governor Healey unveils Noah Kahan-themed bill to cap ticket resale prices The Boston Globe · 70d ago broke it first
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