House Bill No. 957, introduced by Representative Jordan, aims to protect the privacy of drivers by prohibiting insurers and third parties from using personal telematic data without the express consent of the vehicle owner. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 22:1298, which specifically states that insurers writing private passenger motor vehicle insurance or third parties cannot share or utilize a driver's telematic data as a rating factor unless they have obtained explicit permission from the vehicle owner.

The bill underwent amendments by the House Committee on Insurance, which removed the application of the proposed law to manufacturers and distributors, ensuring that the focus remains solely on insurers and third parties. Additionally, the amendments included technical changes for clarity. Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance consumer protection regarding the use of personal data in the insurance industry.