2005 House Bill 4703 / Public Act 105

Show analysis

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tom Pearce (R-73)

To require a retailer who sells or rents video games to post a sign in a prominent area providing information about a video game rating system, and make information explaining the rating system available to consumers on request. A violation would be a civil infraction subject to a fine of up to $1,000. The bill does not specify a particular rating system.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 4, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 10, 2005

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

To require a retailer who sells or rents video games to post a sign in a prominent area providing information about a video game rating system, and make information explaining the rating system available to consumers on request. A violation would be a civil infraction subject to a fine of up to $1,000.

Received in the Senate

May 11, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 25, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 31, 2005

Amendment offered

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2005.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 1, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require a retailer who sells or rents video games to post a sign in a prominent area providing information about a video game rating system, and make information explaining the rating system available to consumers on request. A violation would be a civil infraction subject to a fine of up to $1,000.

Received in the House

June 1, 2005

Aug. 31, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 12, 2005