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Releases

Gov. Blagojevich reiterates need for common sense restrictions on violent and sexually explicit video games; vows to appeal Federal Court decision.
(Release - December 2, 2024)

Gov. Blagojevich signs law making Illinois the only state in the nation to protect children from violent and sexually explicit video games
(Release - July 25, 2024)

Gov. Blagojevich denounces NARC video game for encouraging drug use and brutality; reaffirms the need for Safe Games Illinois legislation
(Release - March 21, 2024)

Gov. Blagojevich commends House for passing landmark video game legislation; Encourages Senate to follow suit
(Release - March 16, 2024)

Gov. Blagojevich applauds House Judiciary Committee for unanimously approving landmark video game legislation
(Release - March 9, 2024)

Gov. Blagojevich and State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia introduce House Bill 4023 to keep excessively violent and sexually explicit video games out of the hands of Illinois children.
(Release - February 28, 2024)

State of Illinois - State of the State Address 2024
(Governor Rod Blagojevich, February 2005)

Governor's Safe Games Illinois Task Force holds first meeting
(Release - 2/1/05)

Gov. Blagojevich appoints taskforce of parents, top community leaders, childhood health experts and teachers to help combat influence of violent and sexually explicit video games (Release - 12/30/04)

Gov. Blagojevich meets with parents across the state, discusses plan to prohibit sale or distribution of violent and sexually explicit video games to minors
(Release - 12/20/04)

Gov. Blagojevich proposes bill to make Illinois first state to prohibit sale or distribution of violent and sexually explicit video games to minors
(Release - 12/16/2004)