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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Prohibition on Automated Online Ticket Purchasing Act. Provides that a person may not use or create any automated software program that performs automatic and repetitive tasks and is designed to impersonate or replicate human activity online to: (1) purchase tickets in excess of posted limits for an online ticket sale; (2) use multiple Internet protocol addresses, multiple purchaser accounts, or multiple e-mail addresses to purchase tickets in excess of posted limits for an online ticket sale; or (3) circumvent or disable an electronic queue, waiting period, presale code, or other sales volume limitation system associated with an online ticket sale. Provides that an owner or operator of a place of entertainment that sells tickets to events, and any agent who conducts or facilitates those sales, shall report to the Attorney General any incidents that violates the prohibition on using a bot to purchase tickets, of which the owner, operator, or agent has actual knowledge, within a reasonable period of time after the incident is discovered by the owner, operator, or agent, and in no case later than 30 days after the incident is discovered. Provides that the Attorney General may seek injunctive relief in response to violations of the Act. Provides for civil penalties for violations of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill introduces the Prohibition on Automated Online Ticket Purchasing Act, which aims to prevent unfair ticket purchasing practices using automated software programs, commonly known as "bots". The legislation defines a bot as an automated software that mimics human online activity and explicitly excludes browser auto-fill or password management features. The bill prohibits using bots to purchase tickets in three specific ways: (1) buying tickets beyond posted purchase limits, (2) using multiple IP addresses, accounts, or email addresses to exceed ticket purchase limits, and (3) circumventing electronic queues, waiting periods, or other sales volume limitation systems. Venue owners and ticket sale agents are required to report any known bot-related ticket purchase violations to the Attorney General within 30 days of discovery. The bill provides the Attorney General with the authority to investigate potential violations and seek legal action to stop such practices. By targeting automated ticket purchasing, the legislation seeks to create a more fair and transparent ticket sales environment, ensuring that individual consumers have a better chance of purchasing tickets to events like concerts, sports games, and theatrical performances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2782&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2782.htm |
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