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IA HF2556
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charley Thomson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, law enforcement, and their contractors from using, acquiring, or possessing automatic license plate reader systems or data for any purpose
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Requires covered entities currently using plate readers to remove all equipment and destroy all collected data within 30 days of the Act's effective date
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Creates a private right of action allowing individuals whose data was collected to sue for minimum $1,000 per violation per day, plus punitive damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief
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Waives sovereign, governmental, and qualified immunity for lawsuits brought under this Act, with cases heard in state district court
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Makes evidence derived directly or indirectly from plate readers inadmissible in any proceeding, and preempts any local ordinances authorizing plate reader use
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 308.
2/16/2026