Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturer or dealer from requiring subscription for certain motor vehicle features.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prevents car manufacturers and dealerships from making certain vehicle features, like navigation or advanced driver-assistance systems, available only through ongoing subscriptions. It aims to ensure consumers have access to these features without being locked into recurring payment plans. The legislation seeks to maintain vehicle functionality and choice for consumers, preventing manufacturers from controlling access through subscription models. Essentially, it prevents manufacturers from requiring a subscription to use certain car features.
Key provisions
- Prohibits manufacturers from requiring subscriptions for navigation systems.
- Prohibits dealers from requiring subscriptions for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Prevents manufacturers from requiring subscriptions for over-the-air software updates related to vehicle features.
- Addresses subscription requirements for vehicle connectivity services.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle manufacturers
- Motor vehicle dealerships
- Consumers purchasing vehicles
- Automotive industry
Notable changes
- Current law may allow manufacturers to require subscriptions for certain vehicle features.
- This bill establishes a restriction on such subscription practices.
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