Stop Killing Games Gains Momentum After Bill Passes California State Assembly Vote
The Stop Killing Games movement achieved a significant legislative victory as California’s State Assembly passed AB-1921, the Protect Our Games Act, with a vote of 43-16. The bill represents a major milestone in the ongoing effort to preserve digital games and prevent them from being permanently removed from online storefronts.
The movement focuses on addressing a critical issue in gaming: the practice of publishers delisting or deleting games from digital platforms, making them permanently inaccessible to consumers. This removal of games raises concerns about digital preservation, consumer rights, and the permanence of gaming history.
With the Assembly vote passed, the bill advances through California’s legislative process toward potential enactment. The strong support demonstrated in the vote—43 in favor versus 16 opposed—indicates growing recognition among lawmakers that game preservation deserves legal protection. This outcome reflects the effectiveness of the Stop Killing Games campaign in translating grassroots concerns into political momentum.