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CA SB750

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edward Hernandez

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires motor vehicle manufacturers to provide registered locksmiths with key code and immobilizer information necessary to produce replacement keys for registered owners or their family members, available 24/7 by telephone or electronic means.

  • Establishes verification procedures requiring locksmiths to visually confirm the requesting party's driver's license, vehicle registration matching identity/address, and matching vehicle identification numbers before accessing manufacturer information.

  • Provides liability protection for registered locksmiths and manufacturers who follow these procedures against theft-related claims.

  • Makes permanent the exemption for vehicle manufacturers that on January 1, 2006 provided replacement keys only through the manufacturer itself and operated a 24/7 request line (previously set to expire January 1, 2013).

  • Exempts vehicle manufacturers selling fewer than 2,500 vehicles annually in California and vehicle lines selling 2,500-5,000 vehicles annually from the key information access requirements.

Legislative Description

Vehicles: key information access.

Last Action

In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

9/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/2/2011
Transportation and Housing3/3/2011
Rules2/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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