BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2399: Voice recognition devices

Concerning connected devices with a voice recognition feature.

Summary

  • Sets forth requirements for operation of a connected device with a voice recognition feature or retention of any recordings or transcriptions collected through the operation of a voice recognition feature on a connected device.
  • Prohibits the disclosure of any recordings or transcriptions to a third party.
  • Requires manufacturers to provide users with the ability to delete permanently any recordings or transcriptions.
  • Provides that violations are enforceable under the Consumer Protection Act.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2399), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Zack Hudgins (D-11)
Introduced
January 13, 2020 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to connected devices with a voice recognition feature;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2399 in other sessions

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