Kansas HB2670: Prohibiting video streaming services from transmitting commercial advertisements with the audio louder than that of the main video streaming content in which such advertisement is placed

What the bill says

An act concerning video programming; relating to advertisement volume; prohibiting certain video streaming services from transmitting commercial advertisements with the audio louder than that of the main video streaming content in which such advertisement is placed.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning video programming; relating to advertisement volume; prohibiting certain video streaming services from transmitting commercial advertisements with the audio louder than that of the main video streaming content in which such advertisement is placed. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. (a) On and after July 1, 2026, a video streaming service that serves consumers residing in this state shall not transmit commercial advertisements with the audio louder than that of the main video streaming content in which such advertisement is placed, consistent with the regulations adopted by the federal communications commission pursuant to the commercial advertisement loudness mitigation act established pursuant to public law 111-311 for television broadcast stations, cable operators and other multichannel video programming distributors. (b) This section does not create a private right of action. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Cable operator" means the same as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 522. (2) "Multichannel video programming distributor" means the same as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 522. (3) "Television broadcast station" means the same as defined in U.S.C. § 325. (4) "Video programming" means the same as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 613. (5) (A) "Video streaming service" means an entity that makes available directly to the consumer, through a distribution method that uses internet protocol, …

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Sponsors

• Angel Roeser (R) · primary sponsor
• Avery Anderson (R)
• Brad Barrett (R)
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Boatman, Abi (D)
• Lauren Bohi (R)
• Brunk, Steve (R)
• Ron Bryce (R)
• Nathan Butler (R)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. February 3, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
3. February 3, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB2670?

HB2670 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Prohibiting video streaming services from transmitting commercial advertisements with the audio louder than that of the main video streaming content in which such advertisement is placed.

What does HB2670 do?

In its own words: An act concerning video programming; relating to advertisement volume; prohibiting certain video streaming services from transmitting commercial advertisements with the audio louder than that of the main video streaming content in which such advertisement is placed.

What is the status of HB2670?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2670?

Angel Roeser (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2670?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2670/