The bill amends the Automatic License Plate Reader System Act to allow the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) by private landowners, private leaseholders, and commercial businesses, in addition to existing permissions for law enforcement agencies. It introduces a new definition for "private landowner, private leaseholder, or commercial business" and specifies that these entities can use ALPRs to promote public safety, deter crime, and monitor access to their properties. The bill also outlines the conditions under which captured plate data can be retained, with private entities allowed to keep such data for up to 60 days, while law enforcement can retain it for up to 150 days under certain circumstances.

Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for data preservation and reporting for both private and governmental entities using ALPRs. It mandates that entities compile and make available statistical data regarding the use of ALPRs, including the number of license plates scanned and confirmed matches. The Attorney General is granted the authority to enforce violations of this act under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Overall, the bill expands the scope of ALPR usage while implementing safeguards for data retention and sharing.

Statutes affected:
SB 446: 12-12-1802, 12-12-1803, 12-12-1805, 12-12-1804, 12-12-1803(b), 25-16-705(a), 12-12-1804(b), 12-12-1807