HB 3167
Prohibits willfully selling or using software that is designed to circumvent, thwart, interfere with or evade a control or measure, including a security measure or an access control system, that an operator, ticket seller or reseller establishes or uses to ensure an equitable distribution, sale or resale of admission tickets for an entertainment event, including a public or private presale of admission tickets.
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Support
96%
Oppose
4%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits the sale or use of software designed to bypass or interfere with ticket distribution systems used by venues, ticket sellers, and resellers. It also restricts the use of domain names and websites that falsely imply affiliation with entertainment events or venues. The bill aims to ensure a fair distribution of tickets and prevent fraudulent practices, specifically addressing software circumvention and deceptive online representations. It establishes definitions for key terms like ‘admission ticket,’ ‘operator,’ and ‘reseller’ and outlines penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale or use of software to circumvent ticket distribution controls.
- Restricts the use of domain names and websites that falsely represent affiliation with venues or events.
- Defines key terms related to ticket sales, including ‘operator,’ ‘reseller,’ and ‘admission ticket.’
- Requires disclosure of initial and total ticket prices before payment.
- Prohibits resellers from selling tickets without having obtained them legitimately.
- Establishes penalties for violating the Act as an unlawful trade practice.
- Clarifies that seating charts and venue views do not constitute prohibited materials.
- Specifies that licensed representatives of venues or performers are exempt from certain restrictions.
Who is affected
- Ticket sellers
- Venues
- Resellers
- Event promoters
- Consumers purchasing tickets
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Here's a synthesized paragraph representing the collective views expressed in the support testimony summaries: Oregonians strongly support HB 3167, which aims to protect consumers, artists, and venues from deceptive ticketing practices. The bill seeks to provide fair ticket pricing and sales for both fans and artists, preventing unethical market manipulation by resale platforms. Supporters argue that current practices lead to unfair prices, hidden fees, and exploitation of creators, resulting in empty venues and a decline in attendance. They emphasize the need for transparency, clear pricing, and consumer protection, citing concerns about fake ticket sales, secondary scam websites, and predatory practices. By implementing this measure, supporters believe Oregon can preserve its music scene's cultural identity, protect local artists' rights, and ensure fair compensation for creators while making live events more accessible to fans.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Several ed concerns about the proposed legislation, HB 3167. One concern is that it may allow for unfair practices in ticket sales, where individuals or bots purchase tickets at inflated prices before they become available to the general public, potentially limiting access to live events for genuine fans. Additionally, some stakeholders, including StubHub, believe that the current version of the bill may inadvertently strengthen market power held by entrenched entities in the live events industry, and could benefit from comprehensive amendments. Furthermore, opponents of the bill argue that its removal of ticket transferability is a key consumer protection measure that should be preserved, as it allows fans to resell tickets without losing their original purchase price or facing undue restrictions.