CA SB1000

Requires account managers to terminate or disable a perpetrator's access to connected devices within 2 business days of receiving a device protection request from a survivor, effective January 1, 2026.

Defines "covered act" to include domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and related crimes under California and federal law; does not require criminal conviction for a request to be valid.

Requires survivors to submit requests with verification of the covered act (affidavit, protective order, police report, etc.) and proof of exclusive legal possession or control of the device.

Mandates vehicle manufacturers offer a method for drivers to immediately manually disable remote vehicle technology inside the vehicle, with survivors able to submit a vehicle separation notice within 7 days to permanently disable it.

Creates civil enforcement mechanisms allowing injured persons, the Attorney General, district attorneys, and city prosecutors to seek injunctions and civil penalties up to $2,500 per connected device for violations.