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IL SB3257
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Murphy
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to update the definition of "automated license plate reader" (ALPR) to specify camera systems using computer algorithms to convert license plate images into searchable alphanumeric data
- Allows law enforcement agencies to retain ALPR detection records for up to 5 years after creation, with mandatory archival after 90 days unless relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial
- Requires written approval from the law enforcement agency head to access detection records older than 90 days, and limits archived records to use only in felony criminal investigations or police misconduct investigations
- Prohibits out-of-state agencies from searching detection records that have been archived after 90 days
- Mandates destruction of all detection records after 5 years unless relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending trial, with Illinois State Police retention governed by the Expressway Camera Act and State Records Act
Legislative Description
VEH CD-ALPR-RECORD RETENTION
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/17/2026
Assignments2/3/2026
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