This 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. The bill introduces a new definition for "private landowner, private leaseholder, or commercial business" and specifies that these entities can use ALPRs for promoting public safety, deterring crime, and monitoring access to their properties. It also establishes guidelines for the retention and sharing of captured plate data, including a maximum retention period of 60 days for private entities and 150 days for law enforcement, with specific conditions under which data may be shared or retained longer.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of entities using ALPRs, including the requirement to compile and report statistical data on license plates scanned and confirmed matches every six months. It also empowers the Attorney General to enforce violations of the Act under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the use of ALPR technology while ensuring data privacy and accountability for both public and private users.

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
Act 668: 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