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S. 28 Senate Commerce

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced
Jan 7, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
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STAGE 3 OF 8 — CALENDARS AND SCHEDULING

Currently in the Senate. Last action: placed on senate legislative calendar under general orders. calendar no. 47 on Apr 28, 2025.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Jan 7, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Jan 7, 2025
  3. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Mar 12, 2025
  4. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13. Apr 28, 2025
  5. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47. Apr 28, 2025

Cosponsors

3

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • [Reported By, Apr 28, 2025]
    • [Markup By, Mar 12, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Jan 7, 2025]

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.

[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]

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