HB 1378 - Prohibits Use of Computer Software (Grinch Bots) to Bulk Purchase Tickets for Resale - Pennsylvania Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Use of Computer Software (Grinch Bots) to Bulk Purchase Tickets for Resale

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of computer software (grinch bots) to bulk purchase tickets for resale purposes.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the use of computer software that run automated tasks over the internet (grinch bots) to bulk purchase tickets for resale purposes (Sec. 1).

  • Authorizes operators, primary ticket platform or rights holder who suffers injury as a direct violation to bringa civil action against the individual for damages, plus $1,000 for each ticket sale made in violation of this bill (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect 60 days upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec

Title: Prohibits Use of Computer Software (Grinch Bots) to Bulk Purchase Tickets for Resale

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