Red State Roundup(The Center Square) – Software programs that gobble up tickets and other in-demand items to profit off exorbitant resale prices, also known as Grinch Bots, may soon face legal action from a much wider swath of harmed consumers.
That’s the goal of House Bill 1378, that would expand the pool of those able to pursue legal action to include venues, artists, and other rights holders and allow for civil action to include damages, legal fees, and up to $1,000 per ticket.
“This island of misfit toys populated by bots is often passed off as the free market and consumer protection advocates as big gove …