Bill > SB381

This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for automated traffic enforcement systems in Maryland, addressing how recorded images and data from various monitoring systems (such as traffic signals, school bus cameras, speed monitoring, and work zone cameras) can be collected, stored, accessed, and used. The bill requires agencies to adopt strict procedures for handling these images, including limiting access to only appropriate traffic enforcement purposes, storing images on independent software systems, and prohibiting the use of biometric identifying technologies like facial recognition. Law enforcement agencies may access retained images only with proper documentation and a specific legitimate purpose, and images must be destroyed within certain timeframes - either 1 year after legal proceedings conclude or 5 years after capture. The bill also mandates that automated enforcement systems be positioned to capture violations while minimizing the capture of identifying images of drivers, other vehicles, or pedestrians. Importantly, agencies are generally prohibited from selling or sharing recorded images and associated data except in very limited circumstances, such as for adjudicating a violation or supporting an ongoing investigation with appropriate legal authorization. The bill aims to balance the needs of traffic enforcement with strong individual privacy protections.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0381?ys=2025RS