Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

United States118th CongressS-90Senate
Updated: Nov 28, 2023

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.

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HR-538: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.

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  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

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