Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors
Summary
Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of a baby monitor that broadcasts audio or video through an internet connection unless it includes certain security features to prevent unauthorized access; requires a written warning label; provides penalties.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from regulating only retailers and secondhand dealers to including manufacturers, distributors, and other entities. The new version adds specific font size requirements for warning labels and introduces a civil penalty system for violations.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was broadened to include manufacturers, firms, partnerships, associations, and corporations, whereas the original version only restricted retailers and secondhand dealers.
SCOPE
The entities subject to the law were changed from 'retailers and secondhand dealers' to 'any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation,' effectively making manufacturers and distributors legally responsible for compliance.
REQUIREMENT
A new requirement mandates that warning labels must be printed in a font size of no less than twelve points.
The warning label text was updated to explicitly state that the product connects to the internet and instructs users to use security features to prevent unauthorized access.
ENFORCEMENT
New provisions establish civil penalties of up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations, with enforcement authority granted to local consumer affairs offices and municipal attorneys.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly May 4, 2026
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5175A
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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