Bill > H0500

This bill seeks to prevent the repeal of existing provisions in Vermont law (23 V.S.A. chapter 15, subchapter 2) related to automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems. ALPR systems are technology used by law enforcement that can automatically capture and read vehicle license plate numbers, typically through cameras mounted on patrol vehicles or at fixed locations. By amending previously passed legislation (2024 Acts and Resolves No. 135), the bill would maintain current regulations governing how these systems can be used, including rules about data retention and usage. These regulations are important for balancing law enforcement capabilities with privacy protections, ensuring that license plate data collected by these systems are not kept indefinitely or used inappropriately. While the specific details of the existing regulations are not provided in the bill summary, the intent appears to be preserving existing legal frameworks that control the implementation and operation of ALPR technology.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.500