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State lawmakers are trying to figure out how to protect consumers in the murky market of live entertainment, resellers and junk fees.

After the Taylor Swift ticketing "debacle," lawmakers across the country introduced bills this year to regulate concert and live event ticket purchasing.

Swift and her legions of fans were outraged when Ticketmaster’s website crashed last November as it faced unprecedented demand.

A rush to buy Swift tickets on Ticketmaster last year has been followed by a wave of legislation in more than a dozen states demanding change.

Seeing ‘Red’ after Taylor Swift debacle, lawmakers weigh concert ticket rules.

-Taylor Swift performs during The Eras Tour at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The

There’s no question what motivated state Rep. Kelly Moller to push for changes in Minnesota law on concert ticket sales. “Really, it was the Taylor Swift debacle for me,” she said. A …

Taylor Swift and her legions of fans were outraged when Ticketmaster’s website crashed. That’s led state legislatures to step in.

Lawmakers who want more oversight of the concert ticket industry are learning how complicated and controversial the industry is.

Seeing ‘Red’ after Taylor Swift debacle, more than a dozen states considered bills following the Eras Tour problems.