SB 2521

Abstract

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a dealer or other creditor shall not use electronic tracking technology or starter interrupt technology in connection with the credit sale, loan, or lease of a motor vehicle unless the technology is used solely to verify and maintain the operational status of the tracking technology, to locate the vehicle for repossession, to repossess the vehicle, or to locate the vehicle to service the account or keep the account current. Requires specified conditions to be met and certain written disclosures to be made to the consumer regarding the use of the technology. Contains provisions regarding: use of the technology in a criminal investigation; damages for violations; repossession; privacy, storage, and destruction of data; and other matters. Provides that specified violations are unlawful practices within the meaning of the Act