S.22-4.37: You Loot, We Shoot Act (PASSED)

[fhtagn]

YOU LOOT, WE SHOOT ACT

1. As used in this act:

A. Lootbox means a consumable virtual item which can be redeemed to receive a randomized selection of further virtual items, found as part of certain video games and that can be purchased through the use of real world money or cryptocurrency.

B. Digital video game purchase means the purchasing of a video game or other downloadable content, or unlock or the purchase of virtual video game currency digitally through the internet.

2. The sale, advertising, or distribution in the Southern Region of any digital video game purchase that contains a lootbox is hereby prohibited, except for games rated "Mature (M)", "Adult (A)", or "Likely Mature 17+". Except as just specified herein, all such digital video game purchases in the Southern Region shall be free from any prohibited lootbox and any existing game containing a prohibited lootbox shall have functionality and access to such lootbox disabled by the game licensee or distributor.

3. No digital video game purchase in the Southern Region that contains a lootbox shall permit the lootbox to be redeemable or usable within a general store for products, benefits, merchandise, or any other thing of value unrelated to the game containing the lootbox. This includes but is not limited to company products, discounts on company products, gift cards, tangible prizes, and cash.

4. A violation of this act shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $10,000.00 per transaction and disgorgement of any profits. The Attorney General or any State Attorney General may seek any appropriate equitable remedy to enforce this act, including but not limited to an injunction.

5. This act shall take effect January 1, 2023.

Sponsor: fhtagn on behalf of Mr. Reactionary

[Mr. Reactionary]

This limits lootboxes in freemium games that kids can play. It matches federal law.

[fhtagn]

Motioning for a final vote. 24 hours for objections.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection.

[fhtagn]

A final vote on this bill is now open for 72 hours, or until 24 hours after this has enough votes to pass or fail, or until everybody votes, whichever occurs soonest.

[fhtagn]

Aye

[reagente]

aye

[UlmerFudd]

aye

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye

[RFayette]

Aye

[fhtagn]

The bill now passes and awaits gubernatorial action.

Aye: 5
Nay:0
Present: 0
Not voting: 0

YOU LOOT, WE SHOOT ACT

1. As used in this act:

A. Lootbox means a consumable virtual item which can be redeemed to receive a randomized selection of further virtual items, found as part of certain video games and that can be purchased through the use of real world money or cryptocurrency.

B. Digital video game purchase means the purchasing of a video game or other downloadable content, or unlock or the purchase of virtual video game currency digitally through the internet.

2. The sale, advertising, or distribution in the Southern Region of any digital video game purchase that contains a lootbox is hereby prohibited, except for games rated "Mature (M)", "Adult (A)", or "Likely Mature 17+". Except as just specified herein, all such digital video game purchases in the Southern Region shall be free from any prohibited lootbox and any existing game containing a prohibited lootbox shall have functionality and access to such lootbox disabled by the game licensee or distributor.

3. No digital video game purchase in the Southern Region that contains a lootbox shall permit the lootbox to be redeemable or usable within a general store for products, benefits, merchandise, or any other thing of value unrelated to the game containing the lootbox. This includes but is not limited to company products, discounts on company products, gift cards, tangible prizes, and cash.

4. A violation of this act shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $10,000.00 per transaction and disgorgement of any profits. The Attorney General or any State Attorney General may seek any appropriate equitable remedy to enforce this act, including but not limited to an injunction.

5. This act shall take effect January 1, 2023.