S. 5673

Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley

2 cosponsors

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Introduced Sep 30
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Introduced Sep 30
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 30)

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Sec. 1. Short title

Sec. 2. Definitions

Sec. 3. Restricting the collection and processing of consumer car-related data

Sec. 4. Restricting the sharing or selling of certain data

Sec. 5. Consumer rights

Sec. 6. Reporting of consumer data privacy practices

Sec. 7. Guidance or rulemaking regarding car manufacturers addressing domestic violence issues related to their applications

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall issue guidance or promulgate regulations regarding how car manufacturers can address domestic violence issues related to any application of a car manufacturer that has the capability to determine the precise geolocation of an individual, consumer car, or device.

Sec. 8. Enforcement