To require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 2011

Requires the event data recorder in a motor vehicle and any data recorded on such a recorder to be considered the property of the vehicle owner. Makes retrieval of such data by anyone other than the vehicle owner unlawful, except: (1) with the owner's consent; (2) in response to a court order; (3) by a vehicle dealer or an automotive technician for servicing the vehicle; or (4) for improving vehicle safety, provided the identity of the registered owner or driver is not disclosed. Gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to enforce this Act.

Makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or import new motor vehicles manufactured after 2011 (bearing a model year of 2013 or later) that are equipped with event data recorders, unless those recorders can be disabled by the vehicle owner.

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Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] · D–MA

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Jun 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Jun 24, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 24, 2011
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2011
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2374

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2374

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2374/BILLS-112hr2374ih.htm

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