The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices

The law stems from a legislator’s frustration at not being able to purchase tickets to a 2023 Swift show. People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.The law, prompted by the frustration a legislator felt at not being able to buy tickets to Swift’s 2023 concert in Minneapolis, will require ticket sellers to...