S.3516

Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025

Introduced·12/17/25
Introduced in Senate Text

Prohibits circumventing online access control measures to ensure equitable consumer access to products.

The Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025 makes it unlawful for any person to circumvent control measures on internet websites or online services to enforce purchasing limits or manage inventory. It also prohibits selling or offering to sell products obtained through such circumvention. Exceptions are made for research to advance computer system security or assist in developing computer security products. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general can enforce this law, with the Commission having the authority to intervene in state civil actions.

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Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
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History

Dec 17, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.