H.R. 4081 · 117th Congress
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- John Curtis
- Introduced
- 2021-06-23
- Latest action
- 2022-10-11 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.