BOTS Act

The BOTS Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 5104, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at regulating the use of automated bots in online ticket sales. The bill seeks to address the issue of bots being used by scalpers to purchase large quantities of tickets for popular events, such as concerts and sporting events, and then resell them at inflated prices.

The BOTS Act prohibits the use of bots to circumvent security measures on ticketing websites and requires ticket sellers to disclose their policies on bot usage. It also makes it illegal to sell tickets obtained through the use of bots.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the need to protect consumers from unfair ticket pricing practices. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help level the playing field for fans trying to purchase tickets to events, while opponents have raised concerns about potential enforcement challenges. Overall, the BOTS Act represents a bipartisan effort to address a growing problem in the ticketing industry and protect consumers from unfair practices. If passed, the bill could have a significant impact on the way tickets are sold online and help ensure that fans have a fair chance to purchase tickets at face value.