SB 576
Video streaming services: commercial advertisements.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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Bill overview
California Senate Bill 576 aims to ensure that commercials on video streaming services are not louder than the video content they accompany. The bill mirrors federal regulations designed to prevent audio distortion from advertisements, specifically referencing the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act. It establishes a definition for ‘video streaming service’ and prohibits services operating in California from transmitting louder commercials than the video they accompany, starting July 1, 2026. Importantly, the bill does not create a legal avenue for individuals to sue over this issue.
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