Streaming services: commercial advertisements.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the definition of ‘video streaming service’ to include user-generated video streaming services. It also extends loudness regulations regarding commercial advertisements to music and podcast streaming services that serve California consumers. The bill aims to ensure that commercial audio isn’t excessively loud compared to the content being streamed.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘video streaming service’ to include user-generated video streaming services.
- Prohibits music streaming services and podcast streaming services from transmitting commercial advertisements louder than the content.
- Applies loudness regulations similar to those for television broadcasts.
- References the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act for guidance.
- Updates the heading of Chapter 27.3 of the Business and Professions Code.
Who is affected
- Video streaming services
- User-generated video streaming services
- Music streaming services
- Podcast streaming services
- Consumers in California
Notable changes
- Extends loudness regulations to music and podcast streaming services, previously not covered.
- Specifically includes user-generated video streaming services in the definition of ‘video streaming service’.
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