Digital games: ordinary use.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
Business, Professions and Economic Development
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as the Protect Our Games Act, aims to protect consumers of digital games by requiring game operators to provide notice and options when they stop supporting a game. Specifically, operators must notify purchasers 60 days before ceasing services necessary for ordinary game use, outlining the date of service termination, unavailable features, and potential security risks. Furthermore, the bill mandates that operators offer purchasers a refund, a compatible version of the game, or a patch to allow continued use without relying on the operator’s services, and prohibits the sale of unusable game versions. The law applies to digital games first released or rereleased starting January 1, 2027.
Key provisions
- Requires digital game operators to notify purchasers 60 days before ceasing services for a digital game.
- Requires operators to offer purchasers a refund, a compatible game version, or a patch.
- Prohibits operators from selling or distributing unusable game versions.
- Defines ‘digital game operator’ and ‘ordinary use’ for clarity.
- Authorizes the Attorney General or district attorneys to pursue civil actions for violations.
- Specifies that the law applies to games released or rereleased after January 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Digital game publishers and developers
- Consumers of digital games
- Digital game operators
- Gaming retailers
- Attorneys General and District Attorneys
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