CA SB296

Manufacturers of new motor vehicles equipped with in-vehicle cameras must disclose this fact in the owner's manual or vehicle specification sheet.

Dealers must obtain a written or electronic acknowledgment from buyers or lessees prior to purchase, informing them of the in-vehicle camera on a separate disclosure document in at least 20-point bold type.

In-vehicle camera images or videos cannot be used for advertising, sold to third parties, or shared without affirmative prior written consent, except for specified purposes like vehicle diagnosis, repair, or emergency medical response.

Recordings cannot be downloaded, retrieved, or accessed by anyone other than the user without their consent, except as required by lawful subpoena, court order, search warrant, or for vehicle service and repair purposes.

Violations are enforceable by the Attorney General or district attorney through civil penalties up to $2,500 per vehicle sold or leased in violation, with exemptions for commercial vehicles including buses and motortrucks.