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Competition for tickets to popular shows like "Hamilton" could become a little less fierce if reforms to state laws regulating the secondary market are adopted. (Sara Krulwich/The New York Times)
Competition for tickets to popular shows like "Hamilton" could become a little less fierce if reforms to state laws regulating the secondary market are adopted. (Sara Krulwich/The New York Times)
A MLB program allowing fans to buy empty seats for cheap could come to New York if new regulations are adopted. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
A MLB program allowing fans to buy empty seats for cheap could come to New York if new regulations are adopted. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Photo: Elsa
State Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Westchester County Republican, sponsors reforms to the ticket purchasing regulations in New York.
State Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Westchester County Republican, sponsors reforms to the ticket purchasing regulations in New York.
State Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell, a Manhattan Democrat, sponsors reforms to the ticket purchasing regulations in New York. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
State Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell, a Manhattan Democrat, sponsors reforms to the ticket purchasing regulations in New York. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union
Photo: John Nash / Hearst Connecticut Media
Roger Daltrey, June 15, Tanglewood.The Who's frontman performs "Tommy" with the Boston Pops.
Roger Daltrey, June 15, Tanglewood.
The Who's frontman performs "Tommy" with the Boston Pops.
Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle
The LSD Tour, June 15, Bethel Woods.Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam team up.
The LSD Tour, June 15, Bethel Woods.
Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam team up.
David Crosby, June 16, Tanglewood.Folk-rock legend shares stage with Mary Chapin Carptenter.
David Crosby, June 16, Tanglewood.
Folk-rock legend shares stage with Mary Chapin Carptenter.
Grizzly Bear, June 16, MASS MoCA. Indie rockers playing a handful of US dates in between world touring.
Grizzly Bear, June 16, MASS MoCA.
Indie rockers playing a handful of US dates in between world touring.
Photo: Tom Hines, RCA Records
Mountain Jam, June 17, Hunter Mountain.Jack Johnson, Sturgill Simpsons and Alt-J headlining three-day festival.
Mountain Jam, June 17, Hunter Mountain.
Jack Johnson, Sturgill Simpsons and Alt-J headlining three-day festival.
Photo: Silvia Meder Lilly
Anthony Jeselnik, June 15, The Egg.'Offensive' comedian on Funny Games World Tour.
Anthony Jeselnik, June 15, The Egg.
'Offensive' comedian on Funny Games World Tour.
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, June 17, Tanglewood.Singer-wrongwriter legends touring after "Everybody Knows" album.
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, June 17, Tanglewood.
Singer-wrongwriter legends touring after "Everybody Knows" album.
Photo: ANNA WEBBER, TNS
Alison Krauss, June 19, Tanglewood.Country artist with 27 Grammys.
Alison Krauss, June 19, Tanglewood.
Country artist with 27 Grammys.
Photo: Gerald Herbert, Associated Press
Ja Rule and Ashanti, June 22, Palace Theatre. Big names in early 2000s R&B.
Ja Rule and Ashanti, June 22, Palace Theatre.
Big names in early 2000s R&B.
Photo: (Photo By Paras Griffin/Getty Images), Getty Images
Matisyahu, June 21, Jennings Landing. MIRK opens for third week of Alive at Five in Albany.
Matisyahu, June 21, Jennings Landing. MIRK opens for third week of Alive at Five in Albany.
Photo: Brian Tromans
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 23-24, Saratoga Performing Arts Center.Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples and Esperanza Spalding among big names over two days.
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 23-24, Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples and Esperanza Spalding among big names over two days.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Harry Connick Jr., June 23, Tanglewood. Multimedia star celebrates New Orleans.
Harry Connick Jr., June 23, Tanglewood. Multimedia star celebrates New Orleans.
Audra McDonald, June 24, Tanglewood.Star of stage and screen backed by Boston Pops.
Audra McDonald, June 24, Tanglewood.
Star of stage and screen backed by Boston Pops.
David Blaine, June 26, Palace Theatre.Master magician brings illusions to Albany.
David Blaine, June 26, Palace Theatre.
Master magician brings illusions to Albany.
Photo: Billy Calzada, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Tito Jackson with B.B. King's Blues Band, June 28, Alive at Five.
Tito Jackson with B.B. King's Blues Band, June 28, Alive at Five.
Photo: Christopher Polk
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, June 29, Tanglewood.The biggest name in progressive bluegrass.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, June 29, Tanglewood.
The biggest name in progressive bluegrass.
Ray LaMontagne, June 29, MASS MoCA. Singer-songwriter also performing with Neko Case at Brewery Ommegang in cooperstown on July 4.
Ray LaMontagne, June 29, MASS MoCA.
Singer-songwriter also performing with Neko Case at Brewery Ommegang in cooperstown on July 4.
Photo: John Nash
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, June 30, SPAC.
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, June 30, SPAC.
Photo: Michael Ochs Archives
Ry Cooder, July 1, Tanglewood. Slide guitar master playing with Emmylou Harris.
Ry Cooder, July 1, Tanglewood.
Slide guitar master playing with Emmylou Harris.
Steve Miller Band, July 2, Tanglewood. Peter Frampton opens on classic rock night in Berkshires.
Steve Miller Band, July 2, Tanglewood.
Peter Frampton opens on classic rock night in Berkshires.
Photo: Daniel Knighton, Getty Images
Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 3, SPAC.Drive-By Truckers bring even more Southern rock guitar.
Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 3, SPAC.
Drive-By Truckers bring even more Southern rock guitar.
James Taylor, July 3-4, Tanglewood.Home-field advantage for Berkshires resident.
James Taylor, July 3-4, Tanglewood.
Home-field advantage for Berkshires resident.
Photo: Michael Loccisano
Smash Mouth, July 4, Empire State Plaza.The '90s Bay Area rockers reunite. Moriah Formica opens.
Smash Mouth, July 4, Empire State Plaza.
The '90s Bay Area rockers reunite. Moriah Formica opens.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Rascal Flatts, July 7, SPAC. The band will headline CountryFest this summer.
Rascal Flatts, July 7, SPAC. The band will headline CountryFest this summer.
Photo: Chris Pizzello
En Vogue, July 11, Empire State Plaza. Smooth '90s R&B harmonies.
En Vogue, July 11, Empire State Plaza. Smooth '90s R&B harmonies.
Courtney Barnett, July 12, MASS MoCA. Wry indie-rocker with new album.
Courtney Barnett, July 12, MASS MoCA.
Wry indie-rocker with new album.
Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images For Coachella
Photo: Jason Koerner, Getty Images For E11EVEN
Big Daddy Kane, July 12, Alive at Five.
Big Daddy Kane, July 12, Alive at Five.
Photo: CHAD BATKA
Schenectady County SummerNight, July 13, Downtown Schenectady. The Spin Doctors headline free festival.
Schenectady County SummerNight, July 13, Downtown Schenectady. The Spin Doctors headline free festival.
Andy Borowitz, July 13, Proctors
The New Yorker satirist is on his “Make America Less Embarrassing Again” tour.
Andy Borowitz, July 13, Proctors
The New Yorker satirist is on his “Make America Less Embarrassing Again” tour.
Photo: Contributed Photo
The Charlie Daniels Band, July 15, Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. The True Grit Outlaws open for country legend.
The Charlie Daniels Band, July 15, Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. The True Grit Outlaws open for country legend.
Photo: Wade Payne
Toots and the Maytalls, July 18, Empire State Plaza. Rock steady at free show in Albany.
Toots and the Maytalls, July 18, Empire State Plaza. Rock steady at free show in Albany.
Photo: Bob Luckey, ST
JD McPherson, July 24, Club Helsinki. Roots rocker plays Hudson after selling out Troy's Hangar.
JD McPherson, July 24, Club Helsinki. Roots rocker plays Hudson after selling out Troy's Hangar.
Photo: Samantha Franklin
Amanda Shires, July 25, The Egg. Fiddler returns to Albany for solo show after accompanying Jason Isbell at Palace show.
Amanda Shires, July 25, The Egg. Fiddler returns to Albany for solo show after accompanying Jason Isbell at Palace show.
Photo: Mickey Bernal, Getty Images
Blue Oyster Cult, July 25, Empire State Plaza. Somebody will probably shout "more cowbell" at least once.
Blue Oyster Cult, July 25, Empire State Plaza. Somebody will probably shout "more cowbell" at least once.
Photo: Provided Photo
Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd, July 25,
SPAC. Rapper and hip-hop duo will be performing with Lil Skies and O.T. Genasis.
Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd, July 25,
SPAC. Rapper and hip-hop duo will be performing with Lil Skies and O.T. Genasis.
Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage
Janet Jackson, July 26, SPAC.The pop icon is on her extended State of the World Tour
Janet Jackson, July 26, SPAC.
The pop icon is on her extended State of the World Tour
Chase Rice, July 27, Capital Hills in Albany as part of the Fuccillo Kia Classic of New York. The country singer-songwriter is touring on the release of his album "Lambs & Lions."
Chase Rice, July 27, Capital Hills in Albany as part of the Fuccillo Kia Classic of New York.
The country singer-songwriter is touring on the release of his album "Lambs & Lions."
Photo: Contributed Photo
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Beth Hart Band, July 27, Palace Theatre.Double bill of blues in Albany.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Beth Hart Band, July 27, Palace Theatre.
Double bill of blues in Albany.
Photo: Facebook.com/kennywayneshepherd
The Bacon Brothers, July 29, The Egg. Actor's side project with sibling.
The Bacon Brothers, July 29, The Egg. Actor's side project with sibling.
Photo: J.C. Martin
John Fogerty, July 29, SPAC.
John Fogerty, July 29, SPAC.
Photo: John Shearer
Joan Osborne, June 29, Caffe Lena. Singer-songwriter to cover Bob Dylan's catalog.
Joan Osborne, June 29, Caffe Lena. Singer-songwriter to cover Bob Dylan's catalog.
Photo: Jeff Fasano / Contributed Photo
Jeff Daniels, July 31, Caffe Lena. Actor and guitarist touring with his son's band.
Jeff Daniels, July 31, Caffe Lena. Actor and guitarist touring with his son's band.
Photo: Victoria Will
Grand Funk Railroad, Aug. 1, Empire State Plaza. For more information on Grand Funk, consult your school library.
Grand Funk Railroad, Aug. 1, Empire State Plaza. For more information on Grand Funk, consult your school library.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Slayer, Aug. 1, Times Union Center.Also slated to appear: Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament and Napalm Death.
Slayer, Aug. 1, Times Union Center.
Also slated to appear: Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament and Napalm Death.
Photo: Slayer (from Slayer.net)
Gordon Lightfoot, Aug. 1, The Egg. Singer-songwriter still going strong 50 years into career.
Gordon Lightfoot, Aug. 1, The Egg. Singer-songwriter still going strong 50 years into career.
Photo: Evan Agostini, EVAN AGOSTINI/INVISION/AP
Halestorm, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band will make a stop along with In This Moment and New Year's Day.
Halestorm, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band will make a stop along with In This Moment and New Year's Day.
Photo: Trudi Shaffer Hargis
In This Moment, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band, led by Schenectady native Maria Brink, will be performing with Halestorm and New Year's Day.
In This Moment, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band, led by Schenectady native Maria Brink, will be performing with Halestorm and New Year's Day.
Photo: Trudi Shaffer / Times Union
Blondie, Aug. 3, MASS MoCA. Deborah Harry brings huge '80s hits to Joe's Field.
Blondie, Aug. 3, MASS MoCA.
Deborah Harry brings huge '80s hits to Joe's Field.
Photo: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle
Everclear, Aug. 8, Empire State Plaza. '90s rockers headlining New York State Food Festival.
Everclear, Aug. 8, Empire State Plaza. '90s rockers headlining New York State Food Festival.
Photo: Danny Zaragoza, Laredo Morning Times
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Aug. 9, Basilica Hudson. Experimental music collective returns for warm-up show before Basilica Soundscape.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Aug. 9, Basilica Hudson. Experimental music collective returns for warm-up show before Basilica Soundscape.
Photo: Maria Jefferis/Redferns Via Getty Images
American Idol: Live! 2018, Aug. 13, Palace Theatre. Season 8 winner Kris Allen joins the top seven finishers from this season.
American Idol: Live! 2018, Aug. 13, Palace Theatre. Season 8 winner Kris Allen joins the top seven finishers from this season.
Photo: Matt Sayles
Photo: Paul Kuroda, Special To The Chronicle
Photo: Luke Fontana / Contributed Photo
Steve Martin and Martin Short, Sept. 2, Tanglewood.Comic legends team up for "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" with the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Steve Martin and Martin Short, Sept. 2, Tanglewood.
Comic legends team up for "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" with the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Photo: Getty Images
Pete Rose, Sept. 14, Palace Theatre. Baseball's hit king shares stories from his career.
Pete Rose, Sept. 14, Palace Theatre. Baseball's hit king shares stories from his career.
Photo: Gary Landers
Photo: Karen Warren, Staff
Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Marty Stuart, Sept. 18, The Egg. Celebrating 50 years of "Sweetheart of the Rodeo."
Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Marty Stuart, Sept. 18, The Egg. Celebrating 50 years of "Sweetheart of the Rodeo."
Willie Nelson and Neil Young, September 23, SPAC. The legends will team up for the "Outlaw Festival."
Willie Nelson and Neil Young, September 23, SPAC. The legends will team up for the "Outlaw Festival."
Photo: Jason DeCrow
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
Angel Olsen, Sept. 29, MASS MoCA. "Tiny Dreams" tour includes Berkshires stop.
Angel Olsen, Sept. 29, MASS MoCA. "Tiny Dreams" tour includes Berkshires stop.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
Alice Cooper, Oct. 4, Palace Theatre.
"Paranormal Evening" with shock-rock legend.
Alice Cooper, Oct. 4, Palace Theatre.
"Paranormal Evening" with shock-rock legend.
The Decemberists, Oct. 4, MASS MoCA. Band rescheduled June tour date due to Colin Meloy's vocal strain.
The Decemberists, Oct. 4, MASS MoCA. Band rescheduled June tour date due to Colin Meloy's vocal strain.
Photo: Photo Courtesy Of Autumn DeWild
Dwight Yoakam, Oct. 7, Palace Theatre. Honky-tonk country in downtown Albany.
Dwight Yoakam, Oct. 7, Palace Theatre. Honky-tonk country in downtown Albany.
Photo: John Shearer, AP
Melissa Etheridge, Oct. 13, The Egg. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Yes I Am."
Melissa Etheridge, Oct. 13, The Egg. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Yes I Am."
Photo: Victoria Will
Modest Mouse, Oct. 14, Palace Theatre. Indie-rock stalwarts include Albany after expanding tour.
Modest Mouse, Oct. 14, Palace Theatre. Indie-rock stalwarts include Albany after expanding tour.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Hot Tuna, Oct. 14, The Egg.Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady go acoustic.
Hot Tuna, Oct. 14, The Egg.
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady go acoustic.
Photo: Larry Hulst, Getty Images
Phish, Oct. 16-17, Times Union Center. Jam band sets up for two nights in downtown Albany.
Phish, Oct. 16-17, Times Union Center. Jam band sets up for two nights in downtown Albany.
Photo: Dan Little
Justin Timberlake, October 20, Times Union Center. The pop superstar is bringing his "Man of the Woods Tour" to Albany.
Justin Timberlake, October 20, Times Union Center. The pop superstar is bringing his "Man of the Woods Tour" to Albany.
Photo: Christopher Polk, Staff
Brian Regan, Oct. 20, Palace Theatre. Universally appreciated comedian returns to Albany.
Brian Regan, Oct. 20, Palace Theatre.
Universally appreciated comedian returns to Albany.
Arlo Guthrie, Oct. 26, The Egg. "Alice's Restaurant" in its entirety.
Arlo Guthrie, Oct. 26, The Egg. "Alice's Restaurant" in its entirety.
Photo: Dan Harr
America, Oct. 27, The Egg. '70s soft-rock hitmakers.
America, Oct. 27, The Egg. '70s soft-rock hitmakers.
Photo: Tour Design / Contributed Photo
Metallica, Oct. 29, Times Union Center. Metal icons have Albany stop on 'WorldWired' tour.
Metallica, Oct. 29, Times Union Center.
Metal icons have Albany stop on 'WorldWired' tour.
Photo: Evan Agostini
tUnE-yArDs, Oct. 30, MASS MoCA. Noise pop artist at home in New England.
tUnE-yArDs, Oct. 30, MASS MoCA. Noise pop artist at home in New England.
Photo: PETER PRATO, NYT
Tracy Morgan, Nov. 9, Rivers Casino & Resort. "30 Rock" star returns to Capital Region after Funny Bone stop in 2017.
Tracy Morgan, Nov. 9, Rivers Casino & Resort. "30 Rock" star returns to Capital Region after Funny Bone stop in 2017.
Photo: Evan Agostini
Ghost, Dec. 13, Palace Theatre. Decked-out Swedes on "A Pale Tour Named Death."
Ghost, Dec. 13, Palace Theatre. Decked-out Swedes on "A Pale Tour Named Death."
Photo: Trudi Shaffer Hargis/Times Union
Elton John, March 1, 2019, Times Union CenterPart of his final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road."
Elton John, March 1, 2019, Times Union Center
Part of his final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road."
Photo: Paul Buckowski
Fleetwood Mac, March 20, 2019, Times Union Center. Grammy-award winning group brings North American tour to Albany – minus Lindsey Buckingham.
Fleetwood Mac, March 20, 2019, Times Union Center. Grammy-award winning group brings North American tour to Albany – minus Lindsey Buckingham.
Photo: Jason DeCrow, Jason DeCrow/Invision/AP
Online ticket purchases could become simpler
ALBANY - The state's "convoluted" laws regulating ticket purchases for live events could receive a consumer-friendly update from the state Legislature.
There is a bipartisan agreement between the legislative sponsors in the state's Assembly and Senate to make the process of purchasing tickets for sporting events, concerts and the theater more transparent and easier to navigate.
The focus of the legislation is largely on the secondary ticket market, which is the reselling of tickets by services like StubHub and SeatGeek. The proposal requires resale marketplaces to clearly indicate they're a secondary market, cracks down on resellers that scoop up large batches of tickets using automated software and imposes new disclosures about fees and surcharges.
The hope is that consumers will have an easier time obtaining tickets from the venue or make more informed choices in the secondary market.
State Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Westchester County Republican, said the current resale market is "very convoluted" and anticipates the proposed changes will improve the experience of buying tickets.
"It's a major, major step forward for consumers," Murphy said of the bill.
He touted a provision that prohibits resellers from using a website or online address that tricks consumers into thinking they're buying tickets directly from the source.
The state Assembly sponsor, Manhattan Democrat Daniel O'Donnell, also highlighted the bill's prohibition on speculative ticket sales. This will prevent brokers from selling tickets that they don't have, which is a common practice for popular events, such as the Super Bowl.
"This is a much different product than what we already have," O'Donnell added.
The compromise between the two chambers includes an agreement on partially rolling back the state's requirements for paper tickets, which will allow the expansion of a Major League Baseball promotion that makes empty seats available for bargain prices. Currently, consumers need to be offered the option of a paper ticket even if they plan on using a digital ticket.
The legislation allows up to five percent of tickets for professional sporting events held at venues that accommodate more than 30,000 spectators to be issued solely in a digital format. The tweak could allow the New York Yankees and New York Mets to offer fans a low-cost ticket package where fans learn the location of their seat when they enter the gate.
If O'Donnell had his druthers, he said, the bill would have done more to roll back the restrictions on paperless tickets. "That was not a consensus thing to do and we all found a way to agree," he said.
The final compromises followed a round-table discussion and months of conversations with venue owners, sports teams, ticket brokers and other interested parties. "We have literally spent the last year meeting with all the principles," Murphy said.
The Assembly legislation advanced through the Assembly Codes Committee on Monday and both sponsors were "optimistic" it would pass both chambers before the legislative session is scheduled to end on Wednesday.
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