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Bill: Media Ratings Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Free Lodamun
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 2443
Description[?]:
| While we feel it is the parent's responsibility to determine what to purchase for thier children, it would help to include nonbinding ratings with games and movies to make sure content is age-appropriate. It would be up to retailers and consumers what should be bought and sold. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of the viewing of movies.
Old value:: The viewing of movies is not regulated by the government.
Current: The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) but these only apply to movie theaters.
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) and these apply to cinemas and private homes.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of video games.
Old value:: The government does not regulate video games.
Current: The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box.
Proposed: The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 09:54:33, August 16, 2007 CET | From | United Republics Party | To | Debating the Media Ratings Bill |
| Message | MORE REGULATION |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 369 | ||||||
| no | Total Seats: 197 | ||||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 33 |
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