Consumer Protection - Security Features for Connected Devices
Sponsor: Senator LeeCommittee: FinanceSubject: Commercial Law - Consumer ProtectionStatus: Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the manufacturer of a connected device to equip the device with a certain reasonable security feature; providing that a security feature for a connected device is reasonable if the connected device is equipped with a certain means for authentication; providing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and is subject to certain enforcement and penalty provisions; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jerome, Joseph | Common Sense Media | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steve | Consumer Protection Division | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rubin, Aviel | JHU Technical Security Institute | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Lee, Senator Leelegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kress, Bill | Alliance for Automotive Innovations | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Keegan, Gerard | CTIA | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tabuteau, Richardlobbyist | MD Tech Council | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | McInnis, Katie | Consumer Reports | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFTabuteau, RichardMD Tech CouncilRegistered for: Bolt Technology OÜ dba Hopp; Boyd Gaming Corporation; ChargePoint; Chevy Chase Village; Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.; Fortinet…