S. 3183 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016
S. 3183 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016, became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2016, sponsored by Jerry Moran with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 114-274
What it does
Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 or the BOTS Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the circumvention of a security measure, access control system, or other technological measure on an Internet website or online service of a ticket issuer that is used to enforce posted event ticket purchasing limits or to maintain the integrity of posted online ticket purchasing order rules for a public event with an attendance capacit…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
BOTS Act of 2016
Sponsor
Jerry Moran (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2016
- Passed the SenateNov 30, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-274. (Dec 14, 2016)
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