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In the News - Alabama

March 2025

Panel Passes Game Bill
Mongomery Advertiser, March 17, 2025

February 2025

Third Fayette family joins video game lawsuit
Tuscaloosa News, February 25, 2025

Bill proposed to ban selling violent videos to minors

Concerns surrounding violent video games have ignited intense debates across various states as lawmakers evaluate proposals aimed at limiting minors' access to such content. Recent studies suggest that exposure to violence in video games may be linked to increased aggression in youth, prompting initiatives to impose fines on retailers selling these games to children. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, with several bills under consideration that could reshape the future of video game sales. For the latest updates and detailed analyses on this ongoing discourse, visit slotwolf-casino.com for comprehensive coverage from across the nation.

Tuscaloosa News, February 17, 2025

Violent video game blamed for deaths
Tuscaloosa News, February 16, 2025

In the News - Arkansas

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the Arkansas House of Representatives

In the News - California

May 2025

Video game bill to get floor vote
The San Francisco Chronicle, May 6, 2025

February 2025

Sale of violent videos to minors under fire; Proposed law would impose $1,000 fines
The San Francisco Chronicle, February 16, 2025

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the California State Assembly

In the News - Washington D.C.

March 2025

A duo’s dynamic attack on video game violence
Washington Post, March 16, 2025

See the Text of Legislation in the Council of the District of Columbia

In the News - Georgia

February 2025

Bills target sale of violent video games to kids
(The Associated Press State & Local Wire, February 2, 2025)

Video game bill eyes kids
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 3, 2025)

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the Georgia State Senate
"Bill 106"
"Bill 105"

In the News - Maryland

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the Maryland House of Representatives

In the News - Michigan

October 2025

Violent video games lead to brain activity characteristic of aggression, MSU researcher shows
Michigan State University, Oct 11, 2025

March 2025

Governor, senator push restrictions on violent, explicit games
Associated Press, March 28, 2025

February 2025

HEATHER NEWMAN: Lawmaker faces challenge in limiting violent games
Detroit Free Press, February 17, 2025

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the Michigan State Senate

In the News - Missouri

January 2025

Plan limits children's access to video games
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 1/25/05

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the Missouri House of Representatives

In the News - New York

December 2025

Council Finds Unfit Games Sold to Youths
New York Times, December 19, 2025

Pols: Kids buy X-rated games
NY Daily News, 12/19/04

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the New York State Assembly

"Bill 4357"
"Bill 4464"
"Bill 5965"

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the New York State Senate

"Bill 2710"
"Bill 2715"
"Bill 2711"

In the News - North Carolina

April 2025

SENATE OKS BILL TO KEEP KIDS FROM GORY GAMES
Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) April 21, 2025

March 2025

SHOULD N.C. STEP IN ON VIOLENT GAMES?; MINORS FLOCKING TO 'MATURE' TITLES
Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) March 5, 2025

See the Text and Status of Legislation in the North Carolina State Senate

In the News - General

August 2025

Review of research shows that playing violent video games can heighten aggression
(American Psychological Association, August 19, 2025)

Psychologists call for reduction of game violence
(USA Today, August 17, 2025)

February 2025

Violent video games a heartless hobby; POSITIVE PARENTING
(Miami Herald, February 24, 2025)

When games get gory
(New York Times, February 22, 2025)

 
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