The bill, S.B. No. 381, introduces a new section, 547.619, to the Transportation Code, which prohibits the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology. This technology is defined as any application or device that can disable the operation of a motor vehicle, excluding ignition interlock devices. Under this new provision, manufacturers are barred from manufacturing, distributing, assembling, or selling such vehicles, while dealers are prohibited from selling or exchanging them. Violations of this section could lead to the revocation of the dealer's license under the Occupations Code.

Additionally, the bill provides a grace period, stating that manufacturers and dealers will not be required to comply with the new prohibition until January 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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