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HB 5163

AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE DATA PRIVACY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Turco

Connecticut bill requires vehicle data privacy protections, mandating consumer consent for data collection beyond vehicle operation and establishing limitations on third-party data sharing.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON General Law
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Bill Summary · HB 5163

Legislative bill overview

HB 5163 establishes privacy protections for motor vehicle data collected by connected and autonomous vehicles in Connecticut. The bill regulates how manufacturers, dealers, and third parties can access, use, and share data generated by vehicles, requiring consumer consent for most data collection beyond vehicle operation and safety functions.

Why is this important

Connected vehicles increasingly collect detailed information about drivers' locations, habits, and behaviors. Without clear legal standards, this data could be sold to insurers, advertisers, or law enforcement without owner knowledge or consent, raising significant privacy and consumer protection concerns as vehicle technology becomes more data-intensive.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturer compliance costs: Automakers may argue that granular consent requirements and data security obligations increase production expenses and complexity, potentially affecting vehicle prices or innovation timelines.
  • Scope and definitions: Questions about what constitutes "personal data," which entities are covered, and whether the law applies to vehicles manufactured before passage could create implementation uncertainty.
  • Law enforcement access: The bill's restrictions on sharing data with government agencies may conflict with public safety interests, creating debate over appropriate exceptions for criminal investigations or emergency situations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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