The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new article specifically addressing the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement agencies. It would define key terms such as "automated license plate reader" and "official law enforcement purposes," and outline the permissible uses of ALPRs, which include legitimate law enforcement activities, patrol operations, and investigations. The bill would also establish requirements for training, data access, and data retention, ensuring that only authorized personnel can operate ALPRs and access the data collected.

Additionally, the bill would impose strict limitations on data access, requiring a trackable criminal case or incident number for any data retrieval. It would prohibit accessing ALPR data more than 48 hours after a crime notification unless a search warrant or subpoena is obtained, while also detailing exceptions for exigent circumstances. Violations of these provisions would be classified as a class 6 felony, and the bill would clarify that third-party vendors are exempt from liability when disclosing data under legal orders. Overall, the bill aims to enhance privacy protections and accountability in the use of ALPR technology by law enforcement.

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