A proposed bill to impose $1000 bans on any retail store that sells violent video games to minors passed one rung on the ladder to being written into law in California last week and similar bills are expected to pass in three other states this year, according to Reuters.
The California bill was approved by the state's arts committee, and if it successfully passes the other stages in the process, will end up on the desk of Arnie Schwarzenegger:
The bill now goes to the full Assembly. If approved, it would go the state Senate for review.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose Hollywood film career includes violent movies, has not taken a position on the bill, which allows for $1,000 fines for violators and requires violent video games to be labeled.
Violent-Game Ban Advances
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