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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
12/29/2022, 8:33 AM
Congressional Summary of S 5127
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 5127
Bill S 5127 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2022. Bill S 5127 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 17, 2022. Bill S 5127's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of November 17, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5127
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5127
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 5127
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5127
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