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NJ S2801

Prohibits circumventing security measures for certain online ticket sales.


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Introduced
06/06/2022
In Committee
06/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends and supplements P.L.1983, c.135 (C.56:8-26 et seq.) to prohibit the use of any software, device or any other technological resource that is used to circumvent a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure on an online ticket issuer's Internet website that is used to ensure an equitable ticket buying process. The bill defines "online ticket issuer" to mean any person that makes tickets available directly or indirectly for sale to the general public via the Internet, and may include the owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sports team or sports league of teams participating in an entertainment event, a theater company, musical group or similar participant in an entertainment event, or an agent of any such person. Pursuant to current law, any person who violates provisions of P.L.1983, c.135 (C.56:8-26 et seq.) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. A crime of the fourth degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Under the provisions of the bill, this penalty will apply to violations of the bill's provisions.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to prohibit the use of any software, device, or other technological resource that is used to circumvent security measures, access control systems, or other controls on an online ticket issuer's website in order to ensure an equitable ticket buying process. The bill defines "online ticket issuer" broadly to include any person or entity that makes tickets available for sale to the general public online, such as the owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sports team or league, a theater company, or their agents. Violations of the bill's provisions are subject to the existing criminal penalties for violations of the law it amends.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 06/06/2022)

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