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ID S1180
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- State and local agencies may use automated license plate readers for law enforcement purposes (investigating felonies, misdemeanors, traffic accidents, or searching for missing/endangered persons) and traffic flow analysis, but not for enforcing routine traffic infractions
- Automated license plate reader data is prohibited from being used for personal use, political activity, or surveillance unrelated to authorized law enforcement purposes, with violations subject to discipline, administrative penalties, and potential criminal prosecution
- Agencies must limit data access to authorized personnel, implement access controls, conduct mandatory training on data privacy and legal compliance, and log all data queries in a secure audit system
- Semiannual audits of data access logs are required to detect unauthorized or suspicious activity
- Amends license plate display requirements to clarify that front plates are only required if the vehicle is equipped with a front mounting bracket; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the use of automated license plate readers and their data and to provide for vehicles equipped with front license plate mounting brackets.
TRANSPORTATION
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 316 Effective: 07/01/2025
4/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Defense3/27/2025
Transportation3/20/2025
Judiciary and Rules3/20/2025
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