Assembly resolution no. 81 State of new jersey 212th legislature
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- Sponsored by: Assemblyman DAVID W. WOLFE District 10 (Monmouth and Ocean) Assemblyman JAMES W. HOLZAPFEL
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ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 81 
STATE OF NEW JERSEY 212th LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2006 SESSION Sponsored by: Assemblyman DAVID W. WOLFE District 10 (Monmouth and Ocean) Assemblyman JAMES W. HOLZAPFEL District 10 (Monmouth and Ocean) SYNOPSIS Memorializes Congress and President to enact HR 669 prohibiting sale or rental of adult video games to minors. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel 
An Assembly Resolution memorializing the Congress and President of the United States to enact HR 669 prohibiting the sale or rental of adult video games to minors. Whereas, The use and observation of video games that contain sexual or violent content can be harmful to minors and reasonable restrictions will significantly decrease the number of minors using these games; and Whereas, Six of the Nation’s most respected public health groups, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, found that viewing entertainment violence can lead to increases in aggressive attitudes, behaviors, and values, particularly in children; and Whereas, The ratings and content descriptors of video and computer games issued by the entertainment industry reflect the notion that certain video and computer games are suitable only for adults due to graphic depictions of sex or violence; and Whereas, In December 2001, a study by the Federal Trade Commission showed that retailers allowed 78 percent of unaccompanied minors, aged 13 to 16, to purchase games rated as “Mature” by the Entertainment Software Rating Board; and Whereas, The sale of video and computer games substantially affects interstate commerce because they are sold in interstate commerce on a nationwide basis; and Whereas, The nation has a compelling interest in preventing minors from purchasing video and computer games that are only suitable for adults due to graphic depictions of sex or violence; and Whereas, There is a need to enact narrowly tailored legislation to restrict the sale and use of video games that contain sexual or violent content that is intended for adults only, and does not restrict adults’ access to these games; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. The United States Congress and the President of the United States are respectfully memorialized to enact HR 669 known as the “Protect Children from Video Game Sex and Violence Act of 2003.” 2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution, signed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and attested by the Clerk thereof, shall be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and every member of the New Jersey Congressional delegation. STATEMENT This resolution memorializes Congress and the President of the United States to enact HR 669 prohibiting the sale or rental of adult video games to minors. Currently, minors are able to purchase video games that contain graphic depictions of sex and violence. Respected public health groups have found that children who view entertainment violence such as adult video games, can develop aggressive attitudes, behaviors and values. If enacted, HR 669 would prevent children from renting or buying these adult games. Directory: 20062007 20062007 -> Senate, No. 2302 state of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Chapter 115 An Act 20062007 -> Assembly resolution no. 146 State of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Senate joint resolution no. 22 State of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Assembly, No. 1060 state of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Assembly joint resolution no. 59 State of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Senate, No. 1422 state of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Assembly, No. 3671 state of new jersey 212th legislature 20062007 -> Assembly, No. 2367 state of new jersey 212th legislature Download 9.29 Kb. Share with your friends:
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