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IA SF2350

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janet Petersen

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires a search warrant issued by a magistrate before law enforcement can search or access automatic license plate reader data, with searches limited to supervisory officers only
  • Mandates permanent deletion of all captured plate images and associated data within 7 days (reduced from current 30-day retention period)
  • Prohibits sharing plate reader data or images with nongovernmental third parties or out-of-state entities unless authorized by search warrant or court order
  • Requires operators to maintain detailed records logs documenting each use, including the reason, case number, and number of cameras searched
  • Establishes mandatory public transparency portals disclosing plate reader operations, prohibited uses, retention statistics, and number of vehicles scanned, with the Department of Transportation conducting regular compliance audits

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 305.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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