H.R. 859 · 119th Congress
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Russ Fulcher
- Introduced
- 2025-01-31
- Latest action
- 2025-04-30 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
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.