Senate Bill 5127
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 17, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5127
Congress
117
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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 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.
November 17, 2022
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11/17/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
11/17/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 8:33:29 AM