Bill > H3431

This bill amends Massachusetts law to regulate the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems by governmental entities. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing only law enforcement agencies and the Department of Transportation to use ALPR systems, for legitimate law enforcement purposes or toll/parking fee assessment and collection. 2. Requiring law enforcement agencies to erase or destroy ALPR data within 48 hours, and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to retain transferred ALPR data for only 120 days, with limited exceptions for compliance with search warrants, production orders, or preservation requests. 3. Prohibiting governmental entities from entering into agreements with non-governmental entities that retain ALPR data beyond the 120-day limit. 4. Establishing strict limitations on governmental access and use of ALPR data, with some exceptions for law enforcement, toll/fee collection, and emergency situations. 5. Providing civil remedies, including damages and attorney's fees, for violations of the law, and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce the law. The bill aims to balance public safety needs with privacy concerns around the collection and retention of ALPR data.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3431