BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2566: License plate recognition

Authorizing the use of automated license plate recognition systems.

Summary

Regulates the use of automated license plate recognition systems (ALPRS) by various governmental entities, including law enforcement and parking enforcement agencies.
Forbids the use of an ALPRS for any other purpose beyond what is allowed under the act, makes ALPRS data inadmissible in court if obtained in violation of the act, creates a cause of action for violations of the act, and requires annual reporting by agencies using an ALPRS.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2566), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to automated license plate recognition systems;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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