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IL HR0411
Resolution
Status
5/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Pritchard
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AI Summary
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The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), established in 1994, independently rates interactive entertainment software including video and computer games with age-based ratings and content descriptors.
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Major U.S. retailers have committed to not selling Mature-rated video games to persons under 17 years of age, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting 87% enforcement success rate.
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The resolution urges parents and caregivers to check ESRB ratings when selecting computer and video games for children.
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The resolution encourages interactive entertainment software creators to submit their video, computer, and online games for ESRB rating.
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The resolution urges all interactive entertainment software creators to refrain from creating games based on real-life tragedies and violence against children.
Legislative Description
URGES-CHECK ESRB RATINGS
Last Action
Resolution Adopted 112-002-001
5/31/2011