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Stronger Bot Ban: Fairer Ticket Sales and Increased Website Security.

This law significantly strengthens the fight against automated programs (bots) that rapidly buy up event tickets online. It imposes severe financial penalties on bot users and mandates that ticket sellers implement robust website security measures to protect against circumvention. Citizens will have a fairer opportunity to purchase tickets at face value and can report violations via a new Federal Trade Commission website.
Key points
The ban on using bots to bypass ticket purchase limits is expanded and subject to much higher civil penalties (minimum $10,000 per day).
Ticket sellers must implement and regularly update advanced technical safeguards to protect their websites from bot attacks and enforce purchasing limits.
A new public website will be created by the FTC for consumers to report incidents of unfair ticket purchasing by automated systems, enhancing transparency and enforcement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3191
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-11-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MAIN Event Ticketing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3191.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The ban on using bots to bypass ticket purchase limits is expanded and subject to much higher civil penalties (minimum $10,000 per day).
  • Ticket sellers must implement and regularly update advanced technical safeguards to protect their websites from bot attacks and enforce purchasing limits.
  • A new public website will be created by the FTC for consumers to report incidents of unfair ticket purchasing by automated systems, enhancing transparency and enforcement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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