The California State Assembly Has Passed the 'Protect Our Games Act'
The California State Assembly has passed the 'Protect Our Games Act,' which aims to protect user rights after a game's service ends. This legislation requires digital game publishers to ensure accessibility to games even after service termination. The bill is part of a broader movement advocating for game preservation and consumer rights in the gaming industry.
- ▪The bill AB 1921 was passed with a vote of 43 to 16.
- ▪It mandates that companies provide at least 60 days' notice before terminating service for digital games.
- ▪The legislation excludes subscription-based and free-to-play games, focusing on those sold digitally.
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'Stop Killing Games' Movement Gains Momentum: California Assembly Passes Game Protection Bill Jaihoon "Laffa" Jeong May 28, 2026 Twitter Facebook Reddit Pinterest URL ©California State LegislatureThe 'Stop Killing Games' movement, which advocates for the right to continue playing games even after service termination, has achieved a significant legislative milestone in the U.S. The California State Assembly has passed the 'Protect Our Games Act,' a bill centered on protecting user rights after a game's service ends.According to the overseas media outlet Automaton, the California State Assembly passed bill AB 1921, the 'Protect Our Games Act,' on the 27th (local time) with a vote of 43 to 16.
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