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MI SB0158: Consumer protection: other; certain uses of automated programs to purchase event tickets online; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4262'25

Enacted Michigan

Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · official bill text

SB0158 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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Introduced
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Passed a chamber
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Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
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In one paragraph

This bill prohibits the use of automated programs to purchase event tickets online. It is tie-barred with HB 4262'25, meaning its enactment depends on that bill.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate in ticket sales, you must cease using automated programs for purchases by the bill's effective date or face penalties.

What this means

A new bill in Michigan aims to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events. It prohibits the use of bots to purchase tickets, contingent on HB 4262'25.

Key provisions

  1. Prohibits the use of bots to purchase tickets.
  2. Tie-barred with HB 4262'25.

Latest legislative action

Dec 23, 2025. ASSIGNED PA 0050'25

Full analysis

The bill establishes prohibitions against the use of automated software applications, or 'bots', for purchasing tickets to entertainment events in Michigan. The absence of specified penalties for violations and exceptions or exemptions in this analysis is due to the lack of available bill text, not necessarily because they are not included in the bill. Additionally, the bill is tie-barred with HB 4262'25, meaning its enactment is contingent upon the passage of that bill. Without the full bill text, it is unclear if the bill includes definitions related to what constitutes an 'automated program' or 'bot'.

Topics and industries

Affected industries

MediaConsumer Protection

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