House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance the protection of survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking by enacting provisions related to the disabling of remote access technology in motor vehicles. The bill introduces new definitions, including "abuser," "covered act," "remote access technology," and "survivor," and establishes a process for survivors to request the suspension of such technology. Specifically, motor vehicle manufacturers are required to disable remote access technology within two business days upon receiving a complete request from a survivor, which must include a certified protective order or temporary restraining order against the abuser. The bill also outlines that manufacturers cannot impose fees on survivors or contact the abuser after a request is submitted.

Additionally, the bill establishes a civil fine of up to $1 million for manufacturers that fail to comply with the suspension request, and it creates the Survivor Empowerment Fund to support victims of crime. This fund will be financed by the civil fines collected from manufacturers and will be used to assist victims in accordance with relevant laws. The legislation also includes provisions to protect manufacturers from liability in cases where they are unable to disable the technology due to technological limitations. Overall, this bill seeks to empower survivors and ensure their safety by limiting the use of remote access technology in vehicles associated with abusers.