Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 7, 2025)
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.
What just happenedApr 28, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateApr 28, 2025
- Introduced in SenateJan 7, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
- Apr 28, 2025Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 28, 2025Committee14000
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 12, 2025Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 7, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 7, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate