The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5552 establishes new requirements for contracts between public agencies and users of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) effective October 1, 2026. The bill defines key terms related to ALPRs, including "automated license plate reader information," which encompasses data gathered or analyzed from these devices. It prohibits public agencies from entering into or renewing contracts with ALPR users unless the contracts include specific provisions that restrict the sale, sharing, or unauthorized access to ALPR information. Additionally, the contracts must ensure that the information is stored securely and not combined with data from other agencies or stored out of state.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that ALPR information is confidential and not considered a public record under the Freedom of Information Act, with certain exceptions for individuals seeking their own vehicle information. It also requires that any legal proceedings related to these contracts adhere to Connecticut state law and consent to personal jurisdiction within the state. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions, which aim to protect the privacy of individuals while regulating the use of automated license plate reader technology.