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CA AB3139

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Akilah Weber Pierson

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires vehicle manufacturers selling vehicles with remote vehicle technology in California to provide a prominently located, easy-to-use method for drivers to manually disable the technology from inside the vehicle without requiring passwords, online apps, or remote access.

  • Mandates vehicle manufacturers establish a secure online portal titled "CALIFORNIA SURVIVOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE" allowing abuse survivors to submit a vehicle separation notice within 7 days of disabling remote technology.

  • Defines "survivor" as an individual who has had a covered act (domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, or similar crimes) committed or allegedly committed against them.

  • Allows survivors to submit a vehicle separation notice using either a signed statement under penalty of perjury or supporting documentation such as police reports, protective orders, or affidavits from licensed medical providers or victim services providers.

  • Imposes civil liability on vehicle manufacturers for violations, including reasonable attorney's fees, statutory damages up to $50,000 per violation (or $100,000 for knowing violations), and actual or treble damages for knowing or reckless violations; declares waivers of these requirements void and unenforceable.

Legislative Description

Data privacy: vehicle manufacturers: remote vehicle technology.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Min.

8/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2024
Transportation6/19/2024
Judiciary6/5/2024
Rules5/23/2024
Appropriations4/23/2024
Judiciary4/17/2024
Privacy and Consumer Protection3/21/2024

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