House Passes Video Game Legislation
The Illinois House of Representatives just passed new legislation that could make Illinois the first state in the nation to ban the sale and/or rental of violent or sexually explicit video games to kids. After passing Wednesday in the house by a margin of 91 to 19, the legislation now moves to the senate.
The Safe Games Illinois Act would, if passed, ban the rental/sale of violent or sexually explicit video games to kids under 18. Stores that violated the ban would be committing a Class A Misdemeanor and could face up to one year in prison or a $5,000 fine.
Store owners would also have to label violent/sexually explicit games accordingly. If they dont, the first three violations would be $1000 each and then jump to $5,000 for every violation after the third.
The Safe Games Illinois Act would, if passed, ban the rental/sale of violent or sexually explicit video games to kids under 18. Stores that violated the ban would be committing a Class A Misdemeanor and could face up to one year in prison or a $5,000 fine.
Store owners would also have to label violent/sexually explicit games accordingly. If they dont, the first three violations would be $1000 each and then jump to $5,000 for every violation after the third.
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