This bill establishes specific regulations regarding the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement agencies in New Jersey. It defines an automated license plate reader as a system that captures and processes images of license plates and alerts law enforcement when a match is found with a pre-programmed list. The bill makes it a disorderly persons offense for any law enforcement employee to access or use ALPR data without authorization. Additionally, it mandates that the county prosecutor or the Attorney General conduct annual audits of law enforcement agencies to ensure that ALPRs are used solely for legitimate law enforcement purposes.

Furthermore, the bill requires law enforcement agencies to submit an annual report to the Attorney General detailing their use of ALPRs, including the number of devices in operation, readings made, data storage, and any requests for data. It stipulates that ALPR data must be retained for two years, after which it must be purged, although agencies can request early purging under certain conditions. The bill also mandates that any transferred ALPR data must indicate the date of collection to ensure compliance with the retention schedule.