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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 859 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Apr 30, 2025

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 31, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 31, 2025

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Apr 30, 2025

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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