Committee passes smart-household-device privacy bill with enforcement language

The joint conference committee approved SB 888 (SD2, HD2), a consumer protection measure aimed at limiting sharing of smart household security device data with law enforcement. The committee reader summarized the core restriction: "This measure prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement agencies. Unless the user consents, the law enforcement agency obtains a judicial warrant or there's an emergency situation involving a clear and present danger of imminent death or great bodily harm." Members also agreed the measure would prohibit vendors from conditioning device use on consent to such data sharing. The conference draft makes the measure effective upon approval.