Introduced
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To immunize retailers from prosecution under a proposed prohibition on the dissemination or display of sexually explicit or violent video games to a minor if a retailer is in compliance with a national video game rating system and doesn’t give minors material prohibited by the rating system.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To also exempt managers if the business had a policy requiring its employees to comply with a video rating system, trained its employees to follow that policy, and enforced the policy. Also, to add provisions relating to the distribution of video games over the Internet.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify technical provisions relating to the distribution of video games over the Internet.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To immunize retailers from prosecution under a proposed prohibition on the dissemination or display of sexually explicit or violent video games to a minor, if a retailer has a policy of complying with a national video game rating system, doesn’t give minors material prohibited by the rating system, enforces the policy and trains employees to follow it.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
