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NJ S2321

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Rental car companies must delete all personal information from vehicle computer systems when a renter returns the vehicle, including navigation history, phone data, and garage door codes
  • Data deletion must follow National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines for Media Sanitization, using manufacturer-specified techniques to overwrite data or factory reset options
  • Civil penalties of $500 for first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, enforced by the Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Applies to all businesses renting motor vehicles to the public on hourly, daily, per trip, or other short-term basis
  • Pre-filed for introduction in New Jersey's 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senators McKeon (District 27) and Mukherji (District 32)

Legislative Description

Requires rental car company to delete personal information of customer from motor vehicle computer system upon return of vehicle.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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