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HB 1574

Car manufacturers, dealers and franchisors; prohibit from sharing customer information with third parties.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Crawford

Mississippi bill HB 1574 prohibits auto manufacturers and dealers from sharing customer information with third parties without consent; died in committee February 2025.

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Bill Summary · HB 1574

Legislative bill overview

HB 1574 would prohibit car manufacturers, dealers, and franchisors from sharing customer information with third parties without explicit consent. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, after being referred to the Business and Commerce Committee on January 20, 2025.

Why is this important

Data privacy has become a significant consumer concern, particularly regarding automotive companies that collect extensive personal and behavioral information during vehicle purchases and ownership. This bill addresses whether consumers should have control over how their information is used by the automotive industry, which has increasingly monetized customer data through insurance partnerships, marketing firms, and other third-party arrangements.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry profitability concerns: Automotive dealers and manufacturers rely on data sales to third parties as a revenue stream and for targeted marketing; restrictions could reduce profits
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill may lack clarity on what constitutes "sharing" (does providing data to service centers, warranty providers, or financial institutions count?) and what "third parties" means
  • Competitive disadvantage: Mississippi-based dealers might face restrictions that out-of-state competitors don't, creating unequal market conditions if federal standards don't exist

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

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