This woman is everywhere… Minnesota passes a law that was inspired by a Taylor Swift album
With the passing of a new law, commonly known as the “Taylor Swift Law,” Minnesota has taken a big step toward making sure that online ticket sales are fair. This bill, which is officially called House File 1989, is a tribute to pop star Taylor Swift. The name comes from the year she was born and the name of her famous record, “1989.”
The rule, on the other hand, covers all live entertainment events in Minnesota, not just Swift’s concerts. This includes sports games and music concerts. A lot of people were upset with online ticket sales, especially after what happened with Ticketmaster during Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in 2022. Governor Tim Walz signed the bill into law in response.
The law, which was written by Democratic Rep. Kelly Moller, who was directly affected by the billing mess, makes important changes. It says that ticket buyers have to tell customers about all fees up front, and it stops resellers from giving out multiple copies of the same ticket. These changes are meant to make things clearer and stop people from taking advantage of fans who want to go to popular events. This will make getting tickets more fair for everyone.
Minnesota passed the "Taylor Swift Bill" into law pic.twitter.com/cCh9KU2zNs
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People in America were shocked by Taylor Swift.
The important “Taylor Swift Law” was officially signed into law at First Avenue, a famous music venue in downtown Minneapolis. This shows how important it is in both culture and the law. At the event, Rep. Kelly Moller, who was very important in writing the bill, talked about how excited she was: “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that we would be at a bill signing for House File 1989 at First Avenue.” This was shared by many others who felt the historic weight of the moment.
Today we signed the “Taylor Swift” bill into law to strengthen consumer protections for online ticket buyers.
By banning hidden fees and fighting back against fraudulent ticket sales, we’re making sure Minnesota music and sports fans have the transparency they deserve.
— Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (@LtGovFlanagan) May 7, 2024
Governor Tim Walz also spoke at the signing. He stressed how important the law is for protecting people from fake tickets and making sure everyone has equal access to live events. In a playful nod to the event, Rep. Moller even used a Taylor Swift song lyrics in her words, which added a fun touch to the celebration of this important consumer protection measure.
Minnesota’s “Taylor Swift law” is an example of how to protect consumer rights in the entertainment business and shows how to be proactive about problems with online ticketing.
"Taylor Swift bill" signed into law in Minnesota to protect online ticket buyers from hidden fees and dodgy resellers. https://t.co/bYo31z53wR
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