Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Safer GAMING Act mandates that online video game providers implement specific safeguards for minors using their interactive online games. These safeguards empower parents to limit communication between their minor children, defined as covered users , and all other users, including adults. An interactive online video game is specified as one that connects to the internet and allows user-to-user communication. These mandatory safeguards must be accessible and easy-to-use , and critically, they must be enabled by default on a minor's account. Only the parent or legal guardian of the minor can disable these communication limits. Additionally, the most protective privacy and safety settings offered by a provider must incorporate these safeguards by default for minors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce these provisions, treating any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. States may also bring civil actions for violations, but must notify the FTC, which retains the right to intervene. This Act explicitly preempts any state or local laws regulating the same subject matter, establishing a uniform federal standard. These requirements will take effect one year after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Commerce
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsDigital mediaFederal preemptionFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet, web applications, social mediaProduct safety and qualityRight of privacyState and local government operations
Safer GAMING Act
USA119th CongressHR-6265| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
The Safer GAMING Act mandates that online video game providers implement specific safeguards for minors using their interactive online games. These safeguards empower parents to limit communication between their minor children, defined as covered users , and all other users, including adults. An interactive online video game is specified as one that connects to the internet and allows user-to-user communication. These mandatory safeguards must be accessible and easy-to-use , and critically, they must be enabled by default on a minor's account. Only the parent or legal guardian of the minor can disable these communication limits. Additionally, the most protective privacy and safety settings offered by a provider must incorporate these safeguards by default for minors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce these provisions, treating any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. States may also bring civil actions for violations, but must notify the FTC, which retains the right to intervene. This Act explicitly preempts any state or local laws regulating the same subject matter, establishing a uniform federal standard. These requirements will take effect one year after the bill's enactment.
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Commerce
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsDigital mediaFederal preemptionFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet, web applications, social mediaProduct safety and qualityRight of privacyState and local government operations