Senate Bill 90 - Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-01-25

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

Alternative Names

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

A bill to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.

Associated Legislation

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Policy Areas

Commerce

Potential Impact

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Computers and information technology

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Internet, web applications, social media

Photography and imaging

Right of privacy

Sound recording

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Committees and Subcommittees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Variations and Revisions

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

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 t...

Congress
118

Number
S - 90

Introduced on
2023-01-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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 t...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Computers and information technology•
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Photography and imaging•
Right of privacy•
Sound recording

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/6/2023

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 t...


Latest Action11/28/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.