A California Bill That Preserves Access to Video Games Achieves Its First Victory

California's Assembly passed the Protect Our Games Act (AB 1921) with bipartisan support and sent it to the State Senate.

The bill would require publishers and digital game operators to give two months' notice before delisting a game, offer refunds, and keep purchased games playable after support ends.

It would apply to digital games released on or after Jan. 1, 2027, excluding free-to-play and subscription titles.

The measure still needs Senate approval and the governor's signature to become law, but it could set a major precedent for game preservation and consumer access.