S 28
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 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.
Bill status
- Status
- Reported
- Sponsor
- Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
- Cosponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Introduced
- 2025-01-07
- Latest action
- 2025-04-28: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-04-28: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
- 2025-04-28: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- 2025-04-28: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- 2025-03-12: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2025-01-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.