Keep tickets affordable: no to scalpers

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House Bill 26, which passed by a vote of 41-26, would prohibit for-profit ticket reselling for events hosted by the state, a municipality, or a non-profit organization. HB 26 is sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Cates (D-Rio Rancho) and HouseMajority Leader Reena Szczepanski (D-Santa Fe). 

“Internet scammers are targeting New Mexicans with overpriced tickets for public events by reselling tickets to state and non-profit events for far more than the tickets’ original cost,” said Rep. Cates. “House Bill 26 will help make sure these events are affordable for everyday New Mexicans and support our state’s local arts and cultural events.”

This bill now moves to the Senate. 

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