Introduced
by
To prohibit selling or renting certain violent, sexually explicit video games to minors under 17 years of age, subject to penalties of up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that adds more precise definitions; provides that a retailer acting in good faith would be an affirmative defense to a prosecution; and lists legislative findings and compelling State interests. These changes were made to address concerns that the bill would be found by courts to be a violation of First Amendment protections of the right to free speech.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
