California Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Louder Commercials Than Programming
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Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 576 legislation that prohibits commercials from being louder than the original programming content. The bill, authored by Senator Thomas Umberg, addresses the long-standing issue of excessively loud commercials that disrupt viewers' experience. The legislation builds on federal efforts and aims to ensure consistent audio levels between programming and advertisements.
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Building on Congress' Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, SB 576 ensures that the volume of commercials no longer rises to a level louder than the original programming.
What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed legislation ensuring the volume of commercials no longer rises to a level louder than the original programming.
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