The proposed bill, known as the "Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act," aims to regulate the collection, sharing, and use of protected dealer data by motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and third parties. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "authorized integrator," "dealer data vendor," and "protected dealer data," and outlines the conditions under which data can be accessed or shared. Notably, the bill prohibits manufacturers and third parties from requiring dealers to grant direct access to their dealer data systems and mandates that any access to protected dealer data must be based on prior express written consent from the dealer. Additionally, it includes provisions to protect dealers from cyber ransom and imposes civil sanctions for violations of the act.

The bill also stipulates that dealer data vendors must adopt standardized frameworks for data exchange and integration, ensuring that authorized integrators can access protected dealer data securely. It requires that agreements regarding data access be terminable within 90 days and mandates secure transitions of data upon termination. Furthermore, the bill specifies that manufacturers cannot access or use protected dealer data beyond what is required without consent and must indemnify dealers for any claims arising from unauthorized access or use of such data. Violations of the act can result in civil fines of up to $5,000 per violation.