Bill > HB58

This bill establishes new regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are systems that use cameras to capture images of vehicles and convert license plate information into computer-readable data. It defines terms related to ALPRs and restricts their use to specific purposes such as regulating parking, controlling access to secured areas, promoting public safety, deterring crime, and addressing auto theft. Law enforcement agencies, public agencies, and the Transportation Cabinet can use ALPRs for law enforcement, commercial vehicle enforcement, and toll or road fund collection, respectively. The bill limits the retention of captured license plate data to 90 days, unless it's being used for a criminal or insurance investigation, or has been subject to a preservation order. Law enforcement agencies must create and publish policies for ALPR use, covering data handling, training, and oversight. Data captured by ALPRs can be shared with the National Insurance Crime Bureau or its successor for insurance fraud investigations, vehicle recovery, or claim adjudication, and with insurance carriers or financial institutions under specific conditions related to insurance or loan agreements, with notification requirements for individuals entering new contracts after January 1, 2027. The Transportation Cabinet will also establish a permit process for installing ALPRs on highway rights-of-way. Violations of these provisions will result in fines ranging from $20 to $2,000, or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.