A 4874 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the sale of mature and violent video games to minors

This bill prohibits the sale or rental of video games with mature or violent ratings to anyone under 18. Retailers must store such games separately in adult-access areas and verify a customer's age using government-issued ID (like a driver's license or passport), though appearance alone cannot be used as a defense for selling to minors. The law defines prohibited content to include depictions of violent crimes, sexual acts in violent contexts, or advocacy of violence or illegal drug use. It requires businesses to implement written age-check policies and creates limited defenses for sellers who follow these procedures.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Feb 6, 2025
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
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Erik Dilan
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