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IL HB2943

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require warnings on video games containing loot boxes.

  • Defines "loot box" as an add-on transaction that randomly unlocks features or enhances entertainment value, or allows additional purchases with unknown content until after purchase.

  • Requires a conspicuous warning stating: "Attention Parents: A Loot Box System exists in this game that permits an unlimited amount of REAL MONEY to be spent without any age restriction" and linking loot boxes to gambling addictions.

  • Makes it an unlawful practice for game publishers and digital game distributors to publish or distribute games with loot boxes that lack the required warning.

  • Subjects violating publishers and distributors to liability for civil damages in addition to Consumer Fraud Act penalties.

Legislative Description

LOOT BOXES WARNING REQUIRED

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

5/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/21/2021
Judiciary5/4/2021
Assignments4/22/2021
Consumer Protection3/9/2021
Rules2/19/2021

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