Bill > HB2220

This bill amends Title 12 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new chapter concerning video streaming services, specifically addressing the volume of advertisements. It prohibits video streaming services from transmitting advertisements at a louder volume than the accompanying video content, aligning with federal guidelines. Consumers can file complaints about violations with the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Office of the Attorney General, which will investigate and can impose civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, along with seeking other remedies like injunctions and restitution under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The bill clarifies that these civil penalties are the sole penalties for violations and do not create a private right for individuals to sue. The Attorney General is empowered to create rules for implementing and enforcing this new section, which defines key terms such as "advertisement," "consumer," "video programming," and "video streaming service." The act will become effective 60 days after its passage.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2220