The proposed bill, known as 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, referred to as "bots," for certain ticket purchasing activities. The bill defines key terms such as "bot," "entertainment event," "person," "ticket," and "ticket purchasing limit," establishing a framework for understanding the regulations it introduces.

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 security measures designed to prevent fraudulent ticket sales. The act will only take effect if Senate Bill No. 159 is also enacted into law, ensuring that the regulations are part of a broader legislative effort to protect consumers in the ticketing market.