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California Lawmakers Weigh Allowing Telematics for Auto Insurers

Lawmakers are debating whether insurers should be allowed to collect real-time driving data through telematics devices.

Published Jul 30, 2026, 3:08 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The California Legislature is considering measures that would permit auto insurers to employ telematics for real-time tracking of driver data. Long seen as the last holdout on widespread insurer use of telematics, the state's decision will shape whether such programs can expand there.