California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 994 — Vehicles: vehicle information: privacy.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law imposes various requirements upon manufacturers of motor vehicles sold or leased in this state with regard to disclosing information and providing equipment. A violation of these provisions is a crime. This bill would enact the Consumer Car Information and Choice Act. The bill would require a manufacturer of any new motor vehicle sold or leased in this state that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, that records, generates, stores, or collects vehicle information, as defined, to make certain disclosures to the registered owner regarding the recordation, generation, storage, and collection of that information. The bill would require the manufacturer to provide the registered owner of the vehicle with access to the vehicle information, as specified. The bill would require the manufacturer to provide the registered owner with the ability to opt out of the recording, generation, storage, or collection of vehicle information, except as specified. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer from limiting, impairing, or otherwise restricting the ability of the registered owner to access his or her vehicle information, and would further prohibit the manufacturer from taking any adverse action against the registered owner for accessing his or her vehicle information, as specified. The bill would prohibit vehicle information from being downloaded or otherwise retrieved from the motor vehicle without the consent of the registered owner, except as specified. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer from conditioning the sale or lease of a vehicle upon receiving consent from the registered owner to allow the manufacturer to sell, release, or otherwise disclose vehicle information to persons other than the registered owner. The bill would provide immunity from liability for manufacturers providing registered owners access to vehicle information, as specified. Because a violation of these provisions would be a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. Set, second hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page 3237.) Reconsideration granted.

  3. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

  4. Set for hearing April 22.

  5. Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  6. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

  7. Set for hearing April 8.

  8. Re-referred to Coms. on T. & H. and JUD.

  9. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  10. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  11. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 15.

  12. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Monning · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Monning

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass, but re-refer to the Committee on Judiciary.

Failed 3 Yea · 1 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3107
Total 3107
% of votes cast 27%9%0%64%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Beall — Not Voting
Lara — Not Voting
Roth — Not Voting
Wyland — Not Voting
Cannella — Not Voting
Galgiani — Not Voting
Hueso — Yea
Liu — Not Voting
Pavley — Yea
DeSaulnier — Yea
Beth Gaines — Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 994 do?
Existing law imposes various requirements upon manufacturers of motor vehicles sold or leased in this state with regard to disclosing information and providing equipment. A violation of these provisions is a crime. This bill would enact the Consumer Car Information and Choice Act. The bill would require a manufacturer of any new motor vehicle sold or leased in this state that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, that records, generates, stores, or collects vehicle information, as defined, to make certain disclosures to the registered owner regarding the recordation, generation, storage, and collection of that information. The bill would require the manufacturer to provide the registered owner of the vehicle with access to the vehicle information, as specified. The bill would require the manufacturer to provide the registered owner with the ability to opt out of the recording, generation, storage, or collection of vehicle information, except as specified. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer from limiting, impairing, or otherwise restricting the ability of the registered owner to access his or her vehicle information, and would further prohibit the manufacturer from taking any adverse action against the registered owner for accessing his or her vehicle information, as specified. The bill would prohibit vehicle information from being downloaded or otherwise retrieved from the motor vehicle without the consent of the registered owner, except as specified. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer from conditioning the sale or lease of a vehicle upon receiving consent from the registered owner to allow the manufacturer to sell, release, or otherwise disclose vehicle information to persons other than the registered owner. The bill would provide immunity from liability for manufacturers providing registered owners access to vehicle information, as specified. Because a violation of these provisions would be a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors SB 994?
SB 994 is sponsored by Monning.
What is the current status of SB 994?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 994?
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