Senate Bill 28
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 7, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
28
Congress
119
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.
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04/28/2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
04/28/2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
03/12/2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
01/07/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/07/2025
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 24, 2026 11:03:18 AM