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Survivor, advocates press lawmakers for bill to let victims cut remote access to vehicles
Summary
A domestic‑violence survivor and advocates urged passage of HB 5162, which would let people revoke remote data access to vehicles (location and remote control) when an abuser tries to use that connection to stalk or endanger them. Witnesses described cases in which buyers or prior owners retained remote access
A survivor of domestic violence told the General Law Committee on Feb. 10 that remote access features in modern vehicles can be used as stalking tools — and urged lawmakers to pass HB 5162 so victims can more readily revoke third‑party access to location and remote‑control systems.
Marlene Melendez described months in hiding after a restraining order while her abuser tracked or targeted her. ‘‘When I finally made the decision to escape, I thought I would be free. Instead, I found myself facing a new battle,’’…
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