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NY S02651
Bill
Status
1/30/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Klein
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AI Summary
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Prohibits augmented reality game developers from placing in-game objectives within 100 feet of the digital location corresponding to registered sex offenders' residences, as listed in the Division of Criminal Justice Services' internet subdirectory for level two and level three offenders.
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Defines "augmented reality game" as a digital application on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, augmented reality glasses) that requires users to physically move to real-world locations to achieve in-game goals.
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Requires augmented reality game developers to update in-game objective exclusions at least once per month to maintain compliance with residency restrictions.
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Authorizes the New York Attorney General to enforce the law through civil action or proceeding.
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Imposes daily fines up to $100 for each non-compliant digital location within an augmented reality game; effective 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits an augmented reality game developer from developing any augmented reality game that causes or allows any in-game objective to be located at, or accessible within a one hundred foot radius of the digital location corresponding with the recorded place of residence of a sex offender as defined in Article 6-C of the correction law; defines "augmented reality game" to be a digital application or game, typically accessed on mobile devices, including but not limited to: smartphones; tablets; or augmented reality glasses; which causes users to physically move to and/or personally interact with locations outside the user's place of residence for the purpose of achieving goals or moving from place to place within the game; authorizes attorney general enforcement.
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
6/20/2018