Pennsylvania HB2790: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for video streaming services.

What the bill says

Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for video streaming services.

From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:

Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for video streaming services. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 12 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 99 VIDEO STREAMING SERVICES Sec. 9901. Commercial audio equalizing. § 9901. Commercial audio equalizing. (a) Prohibition.--A video streaming service may not transmit the audio of an advertisement at a decibel level exceeding the decibel level of the video programming that accompanies the advertisement, consistent with the guidelines established under 47 U.S.C. § 621 (relating to rulemaking on loud commercials required). (b) Complaints.--A consumer may file a complaint with the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of Attorney General alleging a violation of subsection (a). (c) Enforcement.--The Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of Attorney General shall investigate a complaint filed under subsection (b). If, after investigating a complaint, the Attorney General finds that a video streaming service has violated this section, the Attorney General may: (1) bring an action to impose a civil penalty up to $5,000 for each violation; and (2) seek injunctive relief, restitution, costs and other relief under the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. (d) Exclusive remedy.-- …

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Fiedler (D, 184) · primary sponsor
• Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Malcolm Kenyatta (D, 181)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Joe McAndrew (D, 32)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)

Latest actions

1. October 27, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 27, 2026
2. October 27, 2026: In the Senate
3. October 19, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 19, 2026
4. October 19, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2026 (189-14)
5. October 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
6. October 7, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2026
7. October 7, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 7, 2026
8. October 6, 2026: Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2026
9. September 30, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 30, 2026
10. September 30, 2026: First consideration, Sept. 30, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2790, RC 1526 (October 19, 2026): 189 yea, 14 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 19, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Communications & Technology: Report Bill As Committed (September 30, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2790?

HB2790 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for video streaming services.

What does HB2790 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for video streaming services.

What is the status of HB2790?

Passed one chamber as of October 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 27, 2026 (October 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2790?

Elizabeth Fiedler (D, 184), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2790?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2790