CHICAGO (AP) -- State lawmakers are moving ahead with a ban on computer ticket hoarding for hot concerts, but they know it could be easier said than done.
The House voted 94-0 Friday to try to help people frustrated with missing out on Internet ticket sales to see their favored artist.
The bill would make it a misdemeanor for people to use software that jams ticket vendors' computer systems to buy up tickets quickly, then sell them for a large profit.
Representative Karen May is the Highland Park Democrat who pushed the measure after some constituents complained they missed out on a recent Hannah Montana concert.
She acknowledges catching and punishing violators could be difficult but wants to make it clear Illinois won't tolerate this practice.
The measure now heads to the Senate.
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