Bill > SB00232

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, aims to regulate the volume of audio in commercial advertisements transmitted by streaming video services, which are defined as any service making video content available to consumers over the internet. Beginning July 1, 2027, streaming video service providers will be prohibited from broadcasting advertisements at a volume louder than what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established for traditional television broadcasters and multichannel video programming distributors, such as cable operators. The bill also allows the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to grant a one-year waiver from this volume limitation if a provider can demonstrate significant financial hardship, with the possibility of renewal for another year, and clarifies that violations will be considered unfair trade practices.

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General Law Committee (Joint)

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