California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns passes key hurdle, paving way for full assembly vote
Rock Paper Shotgun • • general
Key Points:
- California bill AB 1921, supported by the Stop Killing Games campaign, aims to require game studios to maintain game servers or provide refunds after server shutdowns.
- The bill recently passed the California State Assembly's Committee on Appropriations with 11 votes in favor, 2 against, and 2 abstentions, moving it closer to becoming law.
- Opposition to the bill comes from the Entertainment Software Association, which has raised concerns about its implications.
- The next step for AB 1921 is a floor vote by the entire California State Assembly, where it must secure a majority to advance further.
- If passed by the legislature, the bill will be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has 12 days to sign, approve without signing, or veto it; a veto can be overridden by a two-thirds legislative vote.