MICROPHONE-ENABLED DEVICES ACT
Summary
Creates the Microphone-Enabled Devices Act. Contains legislative findings and defines terms. Requires that a private entity give written notice to and obtain the informed consent of a user before enabling the microphone in the user's device. Provides for a private right of action for damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief. Excludes State agencies and units of local government. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2017
Last action May 15, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 31, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 28, 2017
House · Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Lou Lang
Mar 1, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
Feb 10, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Lou Lang
DDemocratic
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