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2004 SESSION

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HB 397 Video or computer games; prohibits sale of those with violent content.

Introduced by: Kristen J. Amundson | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sale of violent video games. Makes the sale, rental, loan or commercial display of a violent video or computer game to a juvenile a Class 1 misdemeanor. "Violent video or computer game" is defined as a video or computer game that contains realistic or photographic-like depictions of aggressive conflict in which the player kills, injures, or otherwise causes physical harm to a human form in the game who is depicted, by dress or other recognizable symbols, as a public law-enforcement officer.

FULL TEXT

• 01/14/04  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/12/04 040118212  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/14/04  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/12/04 040118212
• 01/14/04  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/30/04  House: Continued to 2005 in Courts of Justice (21-Y 0-N)