Safer GAMING Act
The Safer GAMING Act requires online video game providers to give parents default-enabled tools to limit communication between their minor children (under 18) and other players (including adults) within interactive online games. Providers must make these privacy and safety controls easy to use, automatically active on minors' accounts, and only adjustable by parents. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these requirements as deceptive practices, and states can also take action to stop violations. This directly affects parents of minors who play online games with chat or voice features, aiming to reduce exposure to inappropriate interactions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 21, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Nov 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
lower
Nov 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
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