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IA HF2555

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judd Lawler

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Restricts automatic license plate reader (ALPR) use exclusively to law enforcement agencies, prohibiting private persons and entities from operating these devices
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain detailed audit trails tracking all ALPR queries, including the username, date/time, purpose, case number, and specific offense type for criminal investigations
  • Limits ALPR data retention to 30 days unless the data is associated with an active criminal investigation, missing/endangered person case, or human trafficking investigation
  • Mandates that law enforcement agencies publish written policies on ALPR use and data handling on public websites, and establishes procurement requirements through state administrative services
  • Creates penalties for violations and requires vendors contracting with law enforcement for ALPR installation, use, or maintenance to comply with the same data protection standards

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers and providing penalties.(See HF 2701.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2701.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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