Bill > HR6265

This bill, known as the Safer GAMING Act, requires online video game providers to implement specific safeguards to protect minors (individuals under 18) when using interactive online video games. The bill mandates that game providers create parental control features that are enabled by default on minor users' accounts, allowing parents to limit communication between their children and other users. These safeguards must be accessible and easy to use, and can only be disabled by the parent. The bill defines an interactive online video game as a game that connects to the internet and allows users to communicate with each other. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be responsible for enforcing these requirements, treating any violations as unfair or deceptive practices. State attorneys general are also empowered to take legal action on behalf of their residents if a game provider violates these provisions. The bill includes a one-year implementation period and preempts any state or local laws that might conflict with its provisions, effectively creating a uniform national standard for online gaming safety for minors. The goal is to provide parents with more control over their children's online gaming interactions and protect young users from potential harmful communications.

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