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Media Violence Laws and Legislation

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Welcome to the Child-Responsible Media Campaign legislation tracking website.  This website is produced to offer a centralized location for information on all legislation regarding media violence.

 

 
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July 2006 - A Minnesota law prohibiting minors from purchasing games rated Mature or Adults Only has been declared unconstitutional

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April 2006 - A Michigan Law requiring parental consent for children to purchase violent video games has been struck down by a Federal Court.  They will appeal.

 

 

Every attempt is made to keep all legislative information current.  This is a difficult task, and WE NEED YOUR INPUT!  If you know of any proposed or pending legislation, please email us  so we may research the details and add it to our list.

To view current legislation, click HERE  (LAST UPDATED 9/20/2006)

Note: Legislation shaded in green has passed; shaded in gray has died

Thank you for your interest in this important cause.  I hope this website is helpful to your research. Drop us a line!!

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The Child-Responsible Media Campaign is willing to offer our assistance to all those working to protect their children from violent media.  Please email us with any questions, and we'll do our best to help or put you in touch with others.  Please read a copy of our Mission Statement