H.R. 538 · 118th Congress
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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- House Introduced Jan 26, 2023
- House Passed Feb 27, 2023 406–12
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Feb 27, 2023
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 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Latest action (Feb 28, 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 26, 2023
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- House Introduced Jan 26, 2023
- House Passed Feb 27, 2023 406–12
Final vote · House · Feb 27, 2023
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Kevin McCarthy