US SB1629 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the publication or distribution of interactive video games and digital entertainment products that (1) include pay-to-win features and (2) are targeted to minors under the age of 18. Pay-to-win features include making available for purchase assistance, advantages, or other awards that a reasonable user would perceive provides a competitive advantage in the progression of the game or product over those users who do not make such purchase. Pay-to-play features do not include purchases (1) that alter only the appearance of the game, (2) of game modes that make game-play progression more difficult that without such purchase, or (3) of add-ons that do not assist in the progression of the underlying game or product.Additionally, game publishers and distributors are prohibited from including pay-to-play features in games and digital entertainment products that are not targeted to minors but where the publisher or distributor reasonably should know that minors use such games or products.
Title
A bill to regulate certain pay-to-win microtransactions and sales of loot boxes in interactive digital entertainment products, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sen. Josh Hawley [R-MO] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Subjects
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Digital media
Games and hobbies
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Medical research
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Digital media
Games and hobbies
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Medical research
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1629/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1629/BILLS-116s1629is.pdf |