CT HB05449

Restricts public and law enforcement agency use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems starting October 1, 2026, limiting use to specific purposes such as comparing data against hotlists, active criminal investigations with reasonable suspicion, locating missing persons, and recovering stolen vehicles.

Requires deletion of ALPR data within 7 days unless retained under a court order or for highway fee collection (30-day limit), and prohibits using the data for immigration enforcement, investigating reproductive or gender-affirming health care, or targeting individuals based on protected characteristics.

Prohibits data collection near reproductive health facilities, gender-affirming care facilities, and immigrant-serving organizations, and restricts data sharing to Connecticut agencies, neighboring state agencies with written compliance declarations, or other agencies with probable cause warrants.

Mandates the Police Officer Standards and Training Council adopt a model ALPR policy by December 1, 2026, with regulations by January 1, 2028, covering hotlist standards, training requirements, audit procedures, and vendor compliance.

Requires law enforcement agencies to submit annual ALPR usage reports to the UConn Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy by January 31st, with consolidated reports and legislative recommendations due to the Governor and General Assembly by July 30, 2027.