Bill > SB719

This bill modifies existing law regarding "connected vehicle service," which refers to any capability allowing remote access to a vehicle's data or commands, often through a mobile app, and specifically "connected vehicle location access," which allows someone outside the vehicle to track its location. The bill mandates that starting with the 2031 model year, all vehicles with connected vehicle service must clearly inform a person inside the vehicle when their location is being accessed by someone outside. For vehicles manufactured between 2028 and 2030, this notification requirement will apply as soon as practicable after sale, unless technologically impossible, and for vehicles from 2027 and older, it must be in place by July 1, 2027, unless technologically infeasible. The bill also clarifies the process for account holders to terminate another person's access to connected vehicle services, ensuring it is efficient and secure, and prohibits covered providers (vehicle manufacturers or their agents) from sharing sensitive information without consent, except in response to legal orders. This legislation is declared an urgency statute, taking effect immediately to allow manufacturers time to implement these changes.