Bill Summary for H 1066 (2017-2018)
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Summary date:
May 31 2018
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View NCGA Bill Details | 2017-2018 Session |
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.
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Bill 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.