This bill establishes a limit on the retention period for automated license plate reader (ALPR) data, mandating that such data must be automatically and permanently deleted by the State and any political subdivisions no later than 180 days after its collection. The bill defines key terms related to ALPR technology, including "ALPR data," "ALPR vendor," and "artificial intelligence analytics," which are essential for understanding the scope and implications of the legislation.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any contract entered into or renewed with an ALPR vendor must include a provision requiring the vendor to also delete stored ALPR data within the same 180-day timeframe. However, it clarifies that this requirement does not prevent the State or its subdivisions from retaining ALPR data as necessary to comply with legal discovery processes. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.