Bill to Block Publishers From Killing Online Games Advances in California

Originally published on Ars Technica — May 15, 2026

Summary

California’s “Protect Our Games Act” (AB-2426) passed a key appropriations committee hurdle, advancing toward a full floor vote in the California Assembly. The bill would require game publishers to keep online games playable or issue refunds if their online services are shut down. While the Entertainment Software Association opposes it, arguing that game access is a license not ownership, the Stop Killing Games movement sees it as a major victory for digital consumer rights.

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