BOTS Act of 2016

The BOTS Act of 2016, also known as Bill 114 s 3183, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at combating the use of automated software, or "bots," to purchase tickets for events such as concerts and sporting events. The bill seeks to make it illegal for individuals to use bots to bypass security measures put in place by ticket sellers in order to purchase tickets in bulk and resell them at inflated prices.

The BOTS Act of 2016 was introduced in response to widespread complaints from consumers who were unable to purchase tickets to popular events due to bots purchasing large quantities of tickets within seconds of them going on sale. This practice has led to tickets being resold on secondary markets at significantly higher prices, making it difficult for average consumers to attend events at face value.

The bill includes provisions that would make it illegal to use bots to circumvent security measures put in place by ticket sellers, as well as penalties for those found in violation of the law. Additionally, the bill requires ticket sellers to disclose the number of tickets available for sale to the general public, as well as any restrictions on the resale of tickets. Overall, the BOTS Act of 2016 aims to protect consumers from unfair ticket purchasing practices and ensure that tickets are available to the general public at reasonable prices. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a step towards addressing the issue of ticket scalping and ensuring fair access to events for all consumers.