BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5529: License plate recognition

Authorizing the use of automated license plate recognition systems.

Summary

  • Limits the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems to specifically authorized purposes and prescribes retention periods for captured images and data.
  • Requires agencies that use an ALPR system to annually report its usage on the agency's public website.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5529), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)
Introduced
January 23, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
HB 1663
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to automated license plate recognition systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Referred to Law & Justice.
  3. And refer to Law & Justice.
  4. TRAN - Majority; without recommendation.
  5. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5529 in other sessions

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