Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 15, 2013)
Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act - Prohibits shipping or distributing in interstate commerce, selling, or renting a video game the outside packaging of which does not display a label containing an age-based content rating determined by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).
Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to require all retail establishments that sell video games to display information about the ESRB content rating system.
Prohibits any person from selling or renting video games containing the ESRB content rating of: (1) "adults only" to any person under the age of 18, or (2) "mature" to any person under the age of 17.
Treats violations of such requirements and prohibitions as an unfair or deceptive act or practice subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 per violation.
What just happenedJan 18, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
- Jan 18, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House