Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 15, 2021
Last action Jun 16, 2021
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Jun 16, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
lower
Jun 15, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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