Illinois Enacts New Laws Banning Speculative Ticket Sales, Junk Fees, and Ticket-Buying Bots

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed new legislation into law aimed at protecting consumers in the live event ticketing market. The measures prohibit speculative ticket sales, ban the use of bots for purchasing tickets beyond limits, and require businesses to disclose all mandatory fees upfront. Live Nation Entertainment has applauded these changes, which are expected to create a fairer and more transparent ticketing experience for fans and support independent venues.