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California Enacts Law to Curb Loud Streaming Ads

10/7/2025

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California enacted a law requiring streaming services to regulate audio levels during commercials, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Senate Bill 576, introduced by Senator Tom Umberg, was inspired by parental complaints about loud ads disturbing sleeping babies.
The measure aligns streaming rules with television regulations since 2010 and could set a national standard for audio levels across streaming platforms.

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Story summary

California enacted a law requiring streaming services to regulate audio levels during commercials, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Senate Bill 576, introduced by Senator Tom Umberg, was inspired by parental complaints about loud ads disturbing sleeping babies.
The measure aligns streaming rules with television regulations since 2010 and could set a national standard for audio levels across streaming platforms.