H.R. 6120 · 109th Congress

Video Game Decency Act of 2006

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Fred Upton
Introduced
2006-09-20
Latest action
2006-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Summary

Video Game Decency Act of 2006 - Makes it unlawful for any person to distribute any video game whose label contains an age-based content rating if, with the intent of obtaining a less restrictive age-based rating, that person fails to disclose game content to an independent ratings organization, with the result that the video game receives a less-restrictive age-based content rating.

Treats any violation of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

Preempts state or local law or regulation related to video game content rating.