The Stop Killing Games movement hits another major milestone as a game preservation bill passes California State Assembly vote
California’s State Assembly has passed a significant game preservation bill, marking another major victory for the Stop Killing Games movement. The Protect Our Games Act, formally known as AB 1921, passed with a vote of 43-16 on the Assembly floor, as announced by State Assembly Member Chris Ward.
The legislation addresses a growing concern within the gaming community regarding the removal of online-dependent games from players’ access. The bill mandates that game companies provide consumers with 60 days’ notice before discontinuing support for games that rely on online servers. Critically, companies would also be required to provide a method for players to continue enjoying their purchases following the support shutdown—typically through implementing an offline mode or similar solution.
This development represents a meaningful step forward for game preservation advocates who argue that digital-only ownership and live-service dependencies have made historic games inaccessible. The Stop Killing Games movement has campaigned extensively to protect players’ ability to access games they’ve purchased, even after publishers decide to discontinue online services.
The passage through the Assembly floor indicates growing legislative support for consumer protection in the gaming industry. While the bill still needs to progress through additional legislative steps before becoming law, its Assembly approval demonstrates increasing recognition of game preservation as a legitimate policy concern.