Bill Type
Congress Name
Full Title of Bill
AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS "NATIONAL ESPORTS MONTH" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Text as filed (link)
Date filed
July 6, 2022
Date Read
August 1, 2022
Bill Status
Pending with the Committee on YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT since 2022-08-01
Committee Details
Primary Committee
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB01285 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS “NATIONAL ESPORTS MONTH†AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| ABSTRACT : Defines Esports as a form of multiplayer competition using video games, primarily between competitive gamers that includes the ability to perform in front of an audience, whether through an online platform, broadcasted on television, or at a physical event. Aims to raise awareness and appreciation to the global Esports (digital sports) industry to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry. |
| ALIAS NAME : “National Esports and Gaming Month Act†|
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : DE VENECIA, CHRISTOPHER V.P. |
| DATE FILED : 2022-07-06 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ON 2022-08-01 |
Abstract
ABSTRACT : Defines Esports as a form of multiplayer competition using video games, primarily between competitive gamers that includes the ability to perform in front of an audience, whether through an online platform, broadcasted on television, or at a physical event. Aims to raise awareness and appreciation to the global Esports (digital sports) industry to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
Significance