California Online Games Bill Stalls in Senate Committee
A California bill, the Protect Our Games Act, would require publishers to give a 60-day heads-up before delisting a game and offer refunds or allow continued play on private servers, excluding subscription-based or free-to-play titles. The measure passed the Assembly but failed 4-3 with four abstentions in the Business, Professions and Economic Development committee, though a reconsideration vote was granted. Stop Killing Games says it will push similar legislation at the state and federal levels, aided by lobbying from the Entertainment Software Association, and organizers plan to return stronger next session and expand beyond California.
