HI SB888

Operators of smart household security devices (such as doorbell cameras) are prohibited from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user provides written consent or law enforcement obtains a judicial warrant.

Operators cannot require users to consent to law enforcement data sharing as a condition of using the device, and must clearly inform users that refusing consent will not terminate their ability to use the device.

Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Chapter 480, with enforcement authority granted to the Attorney General or Office of Consumer Protection.

Available remedies include injunctive relief, actual damages or civil penalties per violation, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs; no private right of action is created.

The bill takes effect July 1, 2050, and applies to devices installed at residential dwellings that capture visual images or audio and enable remote access through a digital network.