Bill > H0824

This bill, relating to smartphone-connected vehicles, mandates that publishers of mobile phone applications that allow users to connect to and control or gain information about a vehicle must provide a clear and accessible process within the app for an occupant of the vehicle to disconnect any connected users. This disconnection process must be as easy as connecting, require the occupant to be inside the vehicle, not need special tools or separate consent from the vehicle manufacturer or app publisher, and disconnect users within 30 minutes. The bill defines "app publisher" as the entity that creates such applications, "motor vehicle" as it is defined in existing law, and "vehicle" to include modern vehicles with technology compatible with cellular networks that allow for app connectivity. A violation of these requirements will be treated as a violation of existing consumer protection laws, and the act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.824