Iowa SF2294 regulates the audio volume of commercial advertisements on video streaming services, prohibiting louder ads than the accompanying content.

Iowa SF2294 introduces regulations on the audio volume of commercial advertisements provided by video streaming services. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill prohibits video streaming services from transmitting commercials louder than the accompanying video programming or content. The Iowa Utilities Commission oversees compliance, with authority to enforce the bill through injunctions, compliance enforcement, and civil penalties up to $500 per violation per day.

Iowa SF2294 regulates the audio volume of commercial advertisements on video streaming services, prohibiting louder ads than the accompanying content.

Iowa SF2294 introduces regulations on the audio volume of commercial advertisements provided by video streaming services. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill prohibits video streaming services from transmitting commercials louder than the accompanying video programming or content. The Iowa Utilities Commission oversees compliance, with authority to enforce the bill through injunctions, compliance enforcement, and civil penalties up to $500 per violation per day.