The bill aims to regulate the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems by private entities and the handling of captured license plate data. It establishes that operators of ALPR systems must preserve captured data for at least 14 days upon receiving a preservation request from a governmental entity or a defendant in a criminal case. The preservation request must include specific details about the camera or license plate number and the relevant date and time. Additionally, a court may order the disclosure of this data if it is deemed relevant to an ongoing investigation or prosecution. If the court denies the application for disclosure, the preserved data must be destroyed after 14 days.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that captured plate data cannot be used as evidence in legal proceedings if its disclosure would violate the act. It also provides that individuals aggrieved by violations can seek damages and attorney fees. The captured data is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and can only be shared with the vehicle's registered owner or with their consent. In cases involving protection orders, the data may only be disclosed with a valid warrant or court order. The act will only take effect if House Bill No. 5493 is also enacted into law.