CA AB2620

Requires rental companies to send communications to renters electronically if the renter agrees in the rental agreement, and prohibits denying rental agreements based on refusal to receive electronic communications (excludes cellular telephone communications).

Authorizes rental companies to activate electronic surveillance technology if a rental vehicle is not returned within 72 hours after the contracted return date or extension, requiring 24-hour advance notice by phone and electronic communication.

Requires rental and lease agreements to advise renters that electronic surveillance technology may be activated for unreturned vehicles within 72 hours, with renters acknowledging the advisement by initials and receiving oral notice at time of rental execution.

Maintains existing prohibition on electronic surveillance technology use after one week (seven days) past the contracted return date or extension, and permits surveillance only for stolen, abandoned, or missing vehicles or pursuant to law enforcement requests.

Requires rental companies to maintain records of electronic surveillance activation for at least 12 months, including rental agreements, activation times, and communications with renters or law enforcement, made available upon renter request.