The proposed bill, titled the "event online ticket sales act," aims to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events in Michigan and specifically prohibits the use of automated software applications, known as "bots," for certain ticket purchases. The bill defines key terms such as "bot," "entertainment event," "person," "ticket," and "ticket purchasing limit," establishing a framework for understanding the regulations. It outlines that an entertainment event includes concerts, theatrical performances, and sporting events that charge an admission fee and are open to the public.

Under the new regulations, individuals and entities are prohibited from using bots to purchase tickets in excess of the stated purchasing limits, utilizing multiple accounts or addresses to bypass these limits, or circumventing any electronic sales systems designed to manage ticket sales. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of security measures to prevent fraudulent ticket sales. The act will only take effect if Senate Bill No. 159 is also enacted into law.