HOUSE BILL 54

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate Kach

Entitled:

Crimes - Video and Computer Games Rated "For Adults Only" - Prohibition on Sale, Display, or Rental to Minor

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from selling, offering to sell, displaying for the purpose of sale, or renting to a minor a video or computer game that has been given a "For Adults Only" rating by a specified rating system; establishing criminal penalties for a violation of the Act; providing for an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation of the Act; and defining specified terms.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

7/22

Pre-filed

1/11

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc

COMPUTERS -see also- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; ELECTRONIC GOVMNT.

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

PENALTIES

VIDEO

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 11-108 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered