Vote NO on S8221-B: “The Ticketmaster Protection Act”
Don’t Strengthen Ticketmaster’s Monopoly at New Yorkers' Expense
S8221-B is being sold as consumer protection.
It does the opposite.
It reduces competition, locks in high fees, and pushes New Yorkers into worse, riskier options. While Attorney General Letitia James is actively challenging Ticketmaster’s monopoly in court, this legislation moves New York in the wrong direction. Why undercut efforts to rein in the Ticketmaster monopoly that’s hurting fans?
Reject S8221-B or risk undermining New York’s antitrust case.
What This Bill Actually Does
S8221-B forces New Yorkers into three bad choices:
Paying more
Ticketmaster keeps charging high, opaque fees, with less competition to keep them in check.
Taking on more risk
Fans are pushed to unregulated marketplaces and social media, where scams are rampant.
Staying home
When prices rise and options shrink, fewer people can afford to attend events.
This bill eliminates one of the only forces that actually lowers prices: competition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will this bill lower ticket prices?

No. It removes competitive pressure that helps bring prices down. Without resale competition, Ticketmaster has more control. In 2024, 62% of resold tickets were below the original cost, saving fans $414 million nationwide and over $40 million in New York State alone. If this bill is enacted, ticket resellers will be blocked from competing – and New Yorkers will pay the price.

What happens when regulated resale disappears?
Consumers don’t stop looking for tickets. They go elsewhere. When legitimate, regulated resale disappears, scammers fill the void, and fans have no choice but to turn to the primary market or seek out tickets on social media or shady marketplaces. Everywhere price caps have been attempted—France, Ireland, and Australia—ticket fraud spiked dramatically. In Ireland, there was an 80% increase in ticket scam victims after price caps were introduced.
Who really benefits?
Ticketmaster. Full stop. This bill eliminates competition from regulated resale, preserves monopoly control over pricing and fees, and pushes consumers back into their flywheel.
Take Action:Vote NO on S8221-B  
Don’t let New York pass the “Ticketmaster Protection Act.”

• Protect your constituents from higher costs and fraud
• Support real competition in the marketplace
• Allow the courts to finish holding Ticketmaster accountable

The Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) is a coalition that has come together to promote fair practices in the ticket industry designed to protect fans and season ticket holders. We are comprised of many small and medium-sized businesses involved in the sale of tickets for live music and events, as well as individual fans and sports and music enthusiasts.

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