State Limits Volume of Ads on Streaming Services.

If you’re tired of those annoying commercials blaring at you while you’re trying to enjoy your favorite show on streaming services, you’re in luck, especially if you live in California. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill into law that will regulate the volume of ads on platforms like Hulu and Prime Video.

This new law is a response to the complaints of Californians who were fed up with commercials being louder than the actual program they were watching. While there were regulations in place for broadcast TV and cable operators since 2010, streaming services were overlooked until now.

Thanks to Senator Thomas Umberg, who introduced the bill, Californians can look forward to a more peaceful viewing experience. The goal is simple: ensure that the volume of ads doesn’t exceed the level at which viewers were enjoying their chosen programs.

With this new law in place, Californians can finally say goodbye to excessively loud commercials and enjoy their favorite shows without the disruptive noise. And, hopefully, this move will set a positive precedent for other states to follow suit in the future.