MAIN Event Ticketing Act

Bill 119 s 196, also known as the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act, aims to address issues related to online ticket sales and protect consumers from unfair practices. The bill seeks to prevent the use of automated software, or "bots," to bypass security measures and purchase tickets in bulk, leading to inflated prices and limited availability for regular consumers.

The BOTS Act prohibits the circumvention of security measures on ticketing websites and makes it illegal to knowingly sell tickets obtained through the use of bots. Violators of the act may face civil penalties and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission.

Additionally, the bill requires ticket sellers to disclose certain information to consumers, such as the total number of tickets available for an event and any restrictions on the resale of tickets. This transparency aims to empower consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing tickets online. Overall, the BOTS Act seeks to promote fairness in the online ticketing industry and protect consumers from deceptive practices. By addressing the use of bots and increasing transparency in ticket sales, the bill aims to ensure that all consumers have equal access to tickets for popular events.