The proposed bill would update current statutes concerning automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by limiting their use to legitimate law enforcement purposes, such as patrol operations and crime scene investigations, and requiring verification of ALPR responses through authorized databases. It would also mandate training for personnel operating ALPRs, prohibit unauthorized access to ALPR data, and ensure that all collected data is used solely for official purposes. Additionally, the bill would impose penalties for unauthorized data release and define specific official purposes for ALPR usage. Moreover, the bill introduces a new definition for "automatic license plate reader system" and establishes Article 23, which outlines permissible uses of ALPR data strictly for criminal investigations or locating missing persons, excluding general traffic enforcement. It mandates strict access controls, requiring only authorized personnel to access data, logging all access, conducting annual audits, and providing mandatory training. The bill also ensures that captured plate data is not subject to public records requests, except under subpoena, thereby enhancing privacy and security measures surrounding the data collected. Existing provisions that do not align with these updated requirements will be removed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-601, 28-5201, 28-5432