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
- IntroducedJan 13, 2020
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Zack Hudgins (D-11)
5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2399 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2399 (2025–26) Prop. insurance assignments
- HB 2399 (2023–24) School library complaints
- HB 2399 (2017–18) Comm. coll. caseload/adults
- HB 2399 (2015–16) Law enf./num. of citations
- HB 2399 (2013–14) Opportunity restoration cert
- HB 2399 (2011–12) State law library
- HB 2399 (2009–10) Solid waste collection
- HB 2399 (2007–08) Tax exemption for schools