H.R. 6265 · In committee · Commerce

Safer GAMING Act

What it does

Requires online video game providers to offer safeguards that allow parents to limit communication between minors and other users, with these controls enabled by default and disableable only by parents.
Mandates that parental control features be accessible, easy-to-use, and included at the highest privacy and safety protection level offered by the game provider.
Treats violations as unfair or deceptive practices enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Act, with the same penalties and procedures as other FTC violations.
Grants state attorneys general the right to bring civil actions on behalf of state residents for violations, with notification to and intervention rights for the FTC.

Dec 11, 2025: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee