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.