Smart Devices: Disclosure of Cameras and Microphones
Also known as: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires companies to clearly tell you if a smart device—like a refrigerator, toaster, or thermostat—has a built-in camera or microphone before you buy it.
- It focuses on internet-connected products where a person might not expect to find recording equipment, helping to protect your privacy by making sure you know when a device can see or hear you.
- The rules do not apply to items like smartphones, laptops, or webcams, because most people already expect those specific devices to have cameras and microphones.
- The Federal Trade Commission will be in charge of making sure companies follow these rules and can punish businesses that try to hide this information from shoppers.
- If this becomes law, the new labels will start appearing on products manufactured about a year after the government finishes writing the specific instructions for companies.
Milestones
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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