CA AB1833

Allows California consumers to voluntarily use telematics (driving data technology) to establish their driving record for auto insurance rating purposes, as an alternative to Department of Motor Vehicles records

Prohibits insurers from requiring telematics participation as a condition of coverage, penalizing consumers who decline to participate, or increasing premiums in increments of less than six months

Requires insurers to obtain written, informed consent before collecting telematics data and prohibits using such data for any purpose other than rating private passenger auto insurance policies

Mandates that insurers disclose all telematics data collected, scoring models, algorithms, and third-party provider contracts to the Insurance Commissioner as part of rate applications

Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to impose civil penalties, suspend telematics programs, or revoke insurer licenses for violations, and exempts implementing regulations from the Administrative Procedure Act