Committee advances bill requiring insurance backstop for marketplace damage guarantees The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee voted to advance SB503 (LC 461445S), which would codify marketplace property-damage guarantees (e.g., Airbnb) and require a reimbursement insurance policy as a backstop; the measure passed committee 6–2.

The Senate has taken a crucial step toward consumer protection by advancing a bill that mandates insurance backing for property-damage guarantees on marketplace platforms like Airbnb.

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StubHub tells Vermont committee deceptive-site and speculative-ticket bans help consumers; warns price caps push sales to fraud A StubHub representative told the Vermont House Commerce Committee they support banning deceptive websites and speculative sales and offered model language, but opposed price-cap provisions that they say would push transactions into unregulated channels and increase fraud.

StubHub's representative warns Vermont lawmakers that while banning deceptive ticket sales is crucial, imposing price caps could push transactions underground, increasing fraud risks.

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ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices Australian survey reveals widespread deceptive tactics in online retail marketplaces affecting over 3,000 consumers.

ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices #ConsumerRights #FairTrade #OnlineShopping #MarketplaceRegulation #DeceptivePractices

ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices Australian survey reveals widespread deceptive tactics in online retail marketplaces affecting over 3,000 consumers.

ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices #ConsumerRights #FairTrade #OnlineShopping #MarketplaceRegulation #DeceptivePractices