Lets Survivors Cut Abusers' Remote Car Access
HR2110-119 · Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Why it matters
Survivors could stop an abuser from tracking a car or controlling it remotely, without paying extra or extending a contract. Providers would have to act quickly.
What it does
- Requires car makers and connected-service providers to disable an abuser's remote vehicle access when a survivor asks
- Deadline is two business days after the survivor's request, if technically feasible
- Providers cannot charge a fee or require a contract extension to act on the request
- Covers abusers accused of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking
- The Federal Communications Commission would write rules for handling these requests
In committee
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About this bill
Would require car companies to disable an abuser's remote access to a connected vehicle within two business days of a survivor's request, if technically feasible, at no cost to the survivor.
Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Domestic violence advocacy groups would likely say abusers often use car apps to track and control survivors. Quick, free shutoffs would help them stay safe.
💬 The case against
Some car companies would likely say shutting off accounts is hard to do reliably. They may also worry about the cost of building new request systems.
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