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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
A bill to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
Summary
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers prior to purchase that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Apr 28, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
- Apr 28, 2025 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- Mar 12, 2025 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jan 7, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jan 7, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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