Bill > S1180

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by government agencies in Idaho and makes minor amendments to license plate display requirements. The bill defines ALPRs as devices that passively record vehicle license plates and sets strict guidelines for their use. Agencies can use ALPRs for law enforcement purposes (such as investigating felonies, misdemeanors, traffic accidents, or searching for missing persons) and traffic flow analysis, but are prohibited from using the data for personal, political, or unrelated surveillance purposes. The legislation mandates rigorous data access controls, requiring agencies to limit ALPR data access to authorized personnel only, conduct mandatory training for users, and maintain secure audit logs of all data access and queries. Additionally, the bill requires semiannual audits of these logs to detect any unauthorized activity, with potential disciplinary and criminal consequences for misuse. As a secondary provision, the bill also clarifies that vehicles equipped with front license plate mounting brackets must display a license plate on the front of the vehicle. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is presented as an emergency measure to quickly implement these new regulations.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Judiciary and Rules Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1180/