Rep. Amy L. Grant listed as excused for SB3222 vote on regulating video streaming ad volume
Rep. Amy L. Grant (R-47th) did not vote and was recorded as Excused on SB3222—a proposal addressing video streaming ad volume—during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois House. The bill was approved in the House by a vote of 77-31.
As outlined by the official bill text, the initiative is characterized as: "VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME."
The breakdown below is derived from analysis of the bill text and may offer interpretation to improve clarity on the bill’s content.
In summary, this legislation amends the Public Utilities Act to define “video programming” by referencing federal provisions and adds a new section for “video streaming service,” which encompasses internet-based subscription services delivering ad-supported video to end users, but does not include cable, traditional video providers, or ad-free streaming. Effective July 1, 2027, the act restricts video streaming services offering content to Illinois users from broadcasting commercials at a higher volume than the accompanying video. It requires alignment with Federal Communications Commission standards under the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, and it clarifies the law does not grant a private right of action.
According to the record, SB3222 was advanced with the action 'Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed'.
Grant earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.
As a Republican, Grant was elected in 2023 to join the Illinois State House representing the 47th House District, taking over from Deanne Mazzochi.
Legislation in Illinois, as outlined in their multi-step legislative process, starts with bill introduction, followed by review in committee, floor debates, and multiple votes before the governor’s consideration for signing or vetoing. The General Assembly follows a biennial calendar, and while thousands of bills are introduced every cycle, only a small proportion complete the process to become law.