H8077

Provides for municipal and state police authorities to acquire and to utilize automated license plate readers and identify what data may be collected and in what ways the data can be used.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8077 regulates the use of automated license plate readers by municipal and state police authorities, specifying data collection and.

Rhode Island H8077 amends the General Laws to add a chapter on automated license plate readers. The bill mandates that municipal and state law enforcement agencies must obtain approval from city or town councils before seeking funds, acquiring, or using automated license plate readers. It outlines specific uses for the data collected, such as identifying stolen vehicles or vehicles associated with wanted individuals. The bill prohibits using the readers for purposes like recording vehicle speed or assessing traffic patterns.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary