BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6266: Loot boxes in games

Concerning loot boxes in online games and apps.

Summary

Requires the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) to conduct a study of the use of loot boxes in online games or apps.
Requires the Commission to make written findings and recommendations to the Legislature regarding how to best regulate the practice of including these mechanisms in online games and apps.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6266), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to loot boxes and similar types of mechanisms in online games and apps;

No recorded floor votes.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 6266 (2019–20) Seizure & forfeiture reports · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6266 (2015–16) Health insurance contracting · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6266 (2013–14) Educational staff nonrenewal · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6266 (2011–12) Disability accommodation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6266 (2009–10) Service member civil relief · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6266 (2007–08) Bullion and metal tax · Did not pass · died in committee