STUDY PREDATORY GAME PRACTICES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 1066 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 31, 2018
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY PREDATORY GAME PRACTICES THAT TARGET MINORS AND ENCOURAGE GAMBLING.
Intro. by Harrison, Fisher, Insko, Belk.
Status: Ref To Com On Appropriations (House Action) (Jun 1 2018)

Bill History:

H 1066

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 1066 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: May 31 2018 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses.

    Requires the Office of the Attorney General (AG) to study predatory game practices, particularly as those practices impact minor children. Requires the AG to consider any available data relating to the psychological impact of targeted marketing in video games. Requires consideration of legislation from other states and jurisdictions and allows consultation with other State agencies. Requires a report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety and the Fiscal Research Division on or before January 1, 2019.

    Appropriates from the General Fund to the AG $20,000 for conducting the study.

    Effective July 1, 2018. 

    Government, Budget/Appropriations, Lottery and Gaming
    APPROP, STUDY
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