NY Passes Video Game Display Bill

The New York State Assembly has passed a bill mandating that all videogames sold in the state of New York display ESRB ratings on their packaging. The bill also requires new consoles to be equipped with controls that would prevent the display of indecent/violent video games. Legislators hope that the bill (which will eventually become law) will help to provide parents with much needed information about video games. The bill also foresees the creation of an advisory council to examine issues such as the potential impact of violent media. The bill could potentially become law as early as 2010, although similar bills in other states have been stuck down as unconstitutional.

Submitted by Josie Morello

Coverage at GameDaily.com.