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," "protected dealer data," and "dealer data vendor," and outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and third parties regarding access to dealer data systems. Notably, the bill prohibits manufacturers and third parties from requiring dealers to grant access to their data systems without prior express written consent and restricts actions such as cyber ransom and unreasonable fees for data access.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any access to protected dealer data must be governed by a written agreement, which can be terminated by the dealer with notice. It also requires that dealer data vendors provide a standardized framework for data sharing and integration, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Importantly, the act does not govern data outside of dealer data systems or grant ownership of motor vehicle diagnostic data to dealers, thereby maintaining certain limitations on data rights and responsibilities.