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US S1629
US S1629A bill to regulate certain pay-to-win microtransactions and sales of loot boxes in interactive digital entertainment products, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the publication or distribution of interactive video games and digital entertainment products that include "pay-to-win" features, which provide a competitive advantage to users who make certain purchases. It also prohibits game publishers and distributors from including such pay-to-win features in games and products where the publisher or distributor knows that minors under 18 use them. The bill defines key terms like "pay-to-win microtransactions," "loot boxes," and "minor-oriented games," and gives the Federal Trade Commission the authority to enforce the law and allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions. Additionally, the bill requires the FTC to study and report on industry compliance and the effects of pay-to-win microtransactions and loot boxes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1629/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1629/BILLS-116s1629is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1629/BILLS-116s1629is.pdf.pdf |
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