Plain English Summary
This bill prohibits the use of bots to purchase tickets, bans the sale of speculative tickets (those not yet owned by the seller), and requires ticket sellers to clearly disclose total prices and seat locations. It also prevents deceptive marketing practices like using entertainer names or logos without permission, and establishes enforcement through the Attorney General with civil penalties up to $15,000 per day of violation.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects fans by preventing scalpers and bot operators from buying up tickets before genuine fans can purchase them, reducing artificially inflated resale prices. The price transparency requirements help consumers understand true costs upfront. Supporters also contend the bill prevents deceptive marketing that tricks people into buying from unauthorized resellers, while protecting entertainers' intellectual property rights.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue the bill could reduce the secondary ticket market's liquidity and flexibility, potentially making it harder for resellers to operate efficiently. Some contend that the strict rules on speculative tickets and price locking during purchase sessions could limit market competition. Others raise concerns about the enforcement burden and potential chilling effects on legitimate resale platforms, and question whether bot restrictions are technically enforceable across all platforms.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 15
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 37
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 48
Cosponsors (15)
Senator · District 31
Senator · District 13
Senator · District 46
Senator · District 42
Senator · District 39
Senator · District 21
Senator · District 27
Senator · District 20
Senator · District 34
Senator · District 12
Senator · District 32
Senator · District 14
Senator · District 41
Senator · District 16
Senator · District 40