Regulates use of automatic registration plate readers, sets data retention limits, and mandates public oversight.

The bill amends the use of automatic registration plate readers, requiring operators to delete vehicle registration plate images and data within 7 days. It restricts access to these readers to law enforcement officers with a search warrant and mandates real-time updates to alert systems and hotlists. The bill also requires operators to maintain a transparency portal for public access to key facts about plate reader use. Violations of these provisions are punishable by a simple misdemeanor.

Regulates use of automatic registration plate readers, sets data retention limits, and mandates public oversight.

The bill amends the use of automatic registration plate readers, requiring operators to delete vehicle registration plate images and data within 7 days. It restricts access to these readers to law enforcement officers with a search warrant and mandates real-time updates to alert systems and hotlists. The bill also requires operators to maintain a transparency portal for public access to key facts about plate reader use. Violations of these provisions are punishable by a simple misdemeanor.