RS 46:2192     

§2192. Remote access suspension; survivor of a covered act

            A.(1) A motor vehicle manufacturer shall suspend the remote access technology on a motor vehicle within two business days from receipt of a complete remote access suspension request from a survivor.

            (2) A complete remote access suspension request requires the following:

            (a) A certified copy of a protective order as provided by R.S. 46:2136 against the abuser that has been signed by a judge, hearing officer, or commissioner, a temporary restraining order as provided by R.S. 46:2135 against the abuser that has been signed by a judge, hearing officer, or commissioner, or any other official document that evidences that the abuser has committed a covered act.

            (b) The survivor has ownership interest in the motor vehicle or a certified copy of a judgment that provides exclusive use of the motor vehicle regardless of ownership.

            B. The remote access technology may remain disabled for the duration of the protective order, temporary restraining order, or judgment granting exclusive use of the motor vehicle.

            C. The motor vehicle manufacturer shall provide a process that includes a prominent and clearly visible link entitled "HOW TO DISCONNECT REMOTE VEHICLE ACCESS" on the motor vehicle manufacturer's website.

            D. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a motor vehicle manufacturer that technologically cannot disable the remote access technology on a motor vehicle.

            Acts 2025, No. 225, §2.