S. 28 · 119th Congress
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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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.
What it does: CRS summary · 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 7, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.