WA HB2332

Restricts government agency use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems to specific purposes: law enforcement investigations of stolen vehicles, missing persons, felony warrants, and felonies; parking enforcement; toll collection; and traffic studies

Prohibits ALPR data collection near healthcare facilities, immigration service providers, schools, places of worship, courts, and food banks, and bars use for immigration enforcement or tracking constitutionally protected activities

Requires ALPR data deletion within 72 hours except when retained under court order, with shorter retention periods for parking enforcement (12 hours) and commercial vehicle enforcement (4 hours)

Mandates agencies register ALPR systems with the Attorney General within 180 days, adopt usage policies by December 1, 2027, maintain audit trails for 2 years, and submit annual public reports on system usage

Creates criminal penalties (gross misdemeanor) for willful violations and provides civil remedies including monetary damages and attorney's fees for injured persons