Bill expands anti-bot ticketing law, adds new rules for sellers
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Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn · Senator · TN
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Official title: MAIN Event Ticketing Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The MAIN Event Ticketing Act closes bot-law loopholes and requires ticket sellers to secure systems and report abuse to the FTC.
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What does this do?
This bill updates the 2016 BOTS Act to more broadly ban software that bypasses website security or purchase limits to buy tickets, even if it's not a traditional "bot." It also requires online ticket sellers to enforce purchase limits, update security regularly, and report known rule violations to the FTC within 30 days.
Who does it affect?
Online ticket-selling companies face new legal and reporting requirements; consumers buying tickets to concerts, sports, and other events are the intended beneficiaries.
Why does it matter?
Ticket sellers will face stricter compliance and reporting obligations, with enforcement backed by the FTC, state attorneys general, and federal law enforcement coordination.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 22, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 2, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.