In a groundbreaking moment for couch potatoes everywhere, California has officially signed into law a bill that ensures streaming advertisements will no longer assault viewers with their ear-splitting volumes. Governor Gavin Newsom has placed his signature on Senate Bill 576, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Thomas Umberg, who understands the nightmares of parents trying to keep their kids asleep as commercials blast during that all-important episode of their favorite series. Trust me, there’s nothing worse than waking a sleeping baby just as they start to snore!
This new law extends the protections set forth in the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act from 2010 to streaming services. Beginning July 1, 2026, people will breathe easier as they are no longer startled out of their seats by those hyper-loud ads that seem to have a vendetta against our peace and sanity. Let’s be honest—no one wants to fight with a toddler who finally fell asleep after two hours, only to be woken up by a car commercial where the volume is cranked up to “ear-splitting.”
It’s a huge win for viewers who just want to enjoy their favorite shows without being startled into the next room by a loud advertisement. The inspiration for this bill—a baby named Samantha—speaks volumes about the everyday reality of parents everywhere. Talk about a law made for the people! What other annoyances have you faced during your streaming sessions? Let’s vent about those loud ads in the comments!
