California Advances Legislation to Halt Vehicle Tracking in Domestic Violence Cases

The proposed bills aim to empower survivors by cutting abusers' access to vehicle location data, enhancing privacy and safety.

California lawmakers are considering three bills to prevent abusers from tracking domestic violence survivors through internet-connected vehicles.
The legislation mandates automakers to disable location tracking when survivors provide legal documentation such as restraining orders.
Survivors face significant risks as abusers exploit technology to track and control them, often leading to dangerous situations.
Automakers express willingness to comply with the legislation but face challenges in implementing multiple concurrent bills.
The move builds on a 2022 federal law allowing the severance of phone numbers from family cell plans, reflecting growing recognition of tech-enabled abuse risks.