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Streaming services’ obnoxiously loud ads become illegal on July 1 in California

Friday, June 26, 2026


# Streaming Services' Volume Limits Take Effect July 1 in California

California's law requiring streaming services to limit advertisement volume to match program levels goes into effect on July 1. Illinois passed similar legislation previously. The regulations apply to services including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/06/streaming-services-obnoxiously-loud-ads-become-illegal-on-july-1-in-california/

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