SB00232

An Act Concerning Streaming Video Services And The Volume Of Commercial Advertisements.

Introduced·2/18/26

Connecticut SB00232 regulates the volume of commercial advertisements on streaming video services to match FCC standards.

Connecticut SB00232 mandates that streaming video services cannot broadcast commercials louder than the volume set by the Federal Communications Commission for television broadcast stations and multichannel video programming distributors. The bill defines "consumer" as anyone in the state receiving or considering streaming video services. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection can issue one-year waivers to providers facing significant financial hardship, renewable annually. The provisions take effect July 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 23

12:00 AM

General Law Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations