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Telematics Legislation Introduced in Rhode Island Senate

Legislation would regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected car vehicle data.

ASAOn Jan. 13th, Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio introduced Senate Bill 2055. This legislation would regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected car vehicle data. The legislation seeks to protect consumer rights relating to the access and sharing of that data. S.B. 2055 has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration.

To view the text of S.B. 2055 and related items, go to ASA’s legislative website, www.TakingTheHill.com.

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