Bill > HR538

This bill, the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, requires manufacturers of certain internet-connected consumer devices to disclose whether the device contains a camera or microphone as a component. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing this requirement and issuing guidance to assist manufacturers in complying with the disclosure mandate. The bill defines a "covered device" as a consumer product capable of connecting to the internet and containing a camera or microphone, but excludes certain common devices like phones, laptops, and devices specifically marketed as cameras or microphones. The bill will apply to covered devices manufactured after 180 days from the FTC's issuance of the required guidance.