The state law was authored by Democratic Sen. Leland Yee of San Francisco, who is a child psychologist.
It would have prohibited the sale or rental of violent games to anyone under 18. It also would have created strict labeling requirements for video game manufactures.
In a written opinion, Judge Consuelo Callahan says there are less restrictive ways to protect children from unquestionably violent video games.
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