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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 by Sen. Ted Cruz
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Latest action · Apr 28, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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