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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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5127

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate 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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