RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Operators are now prohibited from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user provides written consent or a judicial warrant is obtained.

Operators cannot require users to consent to data sharing as a condition for using the device and must provide a visible disclaimer stating that consent is optional.

The definition of 'judicial warrant' was expanded to include warrants issued under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41.

The definition of 'smart household security device' was clarified to exclude personal computing devices, tablets, mobile phones used incidentally, devices for live two-way communication without recording, and government-owned surveillance devices.

Deleted the 'emergency situation' exception, which previously allowed police to access data without a warrant during imminent threats of death or serious bodily harm.

Removed the prohibition on private citizens filing lawsuits against companies that violated the data sharing rules.

Added authority for the Attorney General to file civil lawsuits and impose monetary penalties on companies that violate the new data sharing restrictions.

Changed the effective date from July 1, 3000, to 'upon approval,' meaning the law takes effect immediately.

The definition of 'operator' was expanded to include persons who operate or control access to smart household security device data, rather than just those who develop or make the device available.

The emergency exception for data sharing was clarified to require a clear and present danger of imminent death or serious bodily harm, and the requirement for a judicial warrant was made explicit.

The prohibition on requiring user consent was strengthened by clarifying that consent cannot be a condition of using the device and must be communicated via a visible disclaimer.

Administrative metadata including bill author names, revision numbers, and version identifiers were updated to reflect the transition from HD1 to HD2.

Updated bill metadata including the author name, file type, and revision numbers to reflect the House Draft status.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the legal text, including punctuation in the emergency clause and the definition of 'Operator'.

Changed the effective date of the Act from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 3000.

Prohibits operators from sharing smart home security data with law enforcement unless the user consents in writing, a judicial warrant is obtained, or there is an immediate emergency involving death or serious bodily harm.

Bans operators from requiring user consent to data sharing as a condition for using the device and mandates clear disclaimers informing users of their rights.

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions for injunctions and damages against violators, while explicitly barring private citizens from filing lawsuits under this section.

Defines 'smart household security device' as residential devices that capture visual or audio data and connect to networks, while excluding personal computing devices and government surveillance tools.

Changed the effective date of the Act from immediate approval to July 1, 2026.