This bill aims to prohibit video streaming services from transmitting certain types of advertisements during children's programming, defined as content aimed at individuals under the age of sixteen. The bill introduces specific definitions for "children's programming" and "video streaming service," clarifying that the latter does not include traditional television broadcast stations or entities that do not run commercial advertisements.
Under the new provisions, video streaming services are barred from airing advertisements related to abortion, alcohol, drugs or pharmaceuticals, gambling, gender identity, nicotine products, and sexual behavior during children's programming. Additionally, the bill grants the attorney general the authority to impose civil penalties of up to five thousand dollars for violations, with collected penalties directed to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund.