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AL HB174

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Video game manufacturers must obtain age-appropriateness ratings from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) or similar nationally recognized organization once 25 or more units are sold in Alabama

  • Ratings must be physically printed on game packaging for retail sales or displayed conspicuously at the digital point of purchase

  • Manufacturers must provide a consumer-accessible website with detailed information explaining the rationale for each game's rating

  • Violations constitute a breach of Alabama's Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Chapter 19, Title 8, Code of Alabama 1975)

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Video games; age rating, required; penalties for violations, provided

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Re-referred to Committee in House of Origin to House Judiciary

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Children and Senior Advocacy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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