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California State Assembly business and news from across the web.- Stop Killing Games Gains Momentum After Bill Passes California State Assembly VoteThe Stop Killing Games movement has achieved a significant victory as a bill protecting video games from being taken offline has passed the California State Assembly. This development marks a crucial step in ensuring the longevity of digital games.
California State Assembly Passes 'Protect Our Games Act'The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1921, known as the Protect Our Games Act, with a vote of 43 to 16. This legislation requires games released after January 1st, 2027, to provide at least 60 days notice before shutting down essential support, offer an offline playable version, or issue full refunds. The act excludes free-to-play and subscription-based games, among other exceptions, and now moves to the California State Senate.
Stop Killing Games throw weight behind California bill that would force companies to either keep games working independently after server shutdowns or issue refundsThe campaign group Stop Killing Games is supporting a new bill in California called the 'Protect our Games Act'. This legislation would require game companies to either ensure server-connected games can function independently after support ends or issue full refunds to consumers. The group is also actively involved in similar efforts in the UK and Europe.