S. 90 · 118th Congress
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Cruz
- Introduced
- 2023-01-25
- Latest action
- 2023-11-28 · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
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.