A proposed law requiring game publishers to offer refunds or playable patches for supported online titles has cleared a major committee hurdle in the state Assembly. The measure, known as the Protect Our Games Act, would apply to games released on or after January 1, 2027.
Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced the bill in February 2026. It advanced through the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, the Judiciary Committee and the Appropriations Committee, where it passed by an 11-2 vote on May 14. The legislation now heads to a floor vote in the full Assembly.
