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Bill would extend commercial-ad loudness limits to streaming platforms
Summary
SB 528 would require streaming platforms operating in Maryland to prevent sudden commercial volume spikes that disrupt viewers and impede assistive technologies; sponsors cited California and Virginia precedents and witnesses emphasized accessibility concerns for blind and hearing‑sensitive users.
Sen. Harris presented SB 528 to the Finance Committee, proposing Maryland adopt rules that require streaming platforms to maintain commercial-ad audio levels consistent with the surrounding programming.
Sponsor testimony noted that the federal Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act covers broadcast, cable…
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