Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
H.R. 859119th CongressCommerce
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Latest action
- Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
- Apr 30, 2025
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Summary
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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.