Jack Thompson’s bill passes in Utah, Thompson comments

Ironically, Jack Thompson seems to be making more substantial waves in the political arena now than before he was disbarred. In an overwhelming 70-2 vote, the Utah House just passed HB 353, which was crafted by Thompson, who says that this is “a huge victory for parents.”

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Ironically, Jack Thompson seems to be making more substantial waves in the political arena now than before he was disbarred.

In an overwhelming 70-2 vote, the Utah House just passed HB 353, which was originally crafted by Thompson.

The bill amends the Truth in Advertising law, stating that retailers and movie theaters that advertise that they don’t sell M-rated games games or R-rated movie tickets to underage buyers and then do so will be fined US$ 2,000. Thompson is, of course, ecstatic:

70-2. This is a huge victory for parents everywhere. The bill, by the amendments we fashioned, is better. Now we go on to the Senate, where I expect passage, with the Governor then likely to sign it into law!

The Entertainment Merchants Association, which represents video game retailers, is opposed to the bill, though the Utah retailers’ trade group seems to have been placated.

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Via Game Politics