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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems used by law enforcement in Oklahoma. The legislation defines key terms such as "alert" (a notification when a license plate matches a database), "hot list" (a list of flagged license plates), and specifies that ALPR systems are camera-based technologies that capture vehicle information. The bill permits ALPR use on highway rights-of-way, but strictly limits their application to legitimate law enforcement purposes, prohibiting their use for routine traffic violation enforcement. Law enforcement agencies must obtain a Department of Transportation permit, adopt a public policy governing ALPR use, and adhere to stringent data management requirements. These requirements include visually confirming alerts before initiating a traffic stop, encrypting and securing data, maintaining access logs, deleting data within 30 days (unless part of an investigation), and ensuring that all data usage has a specific, documented law enforcement purpose. The legislation also prohibits selling ALPR data and allows data sharing between law enforcement agencies for official purposes. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing agencies time to develop compliant policies and systems.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb857&Session=2600