Bill > HB0327

This bill establishes new regulations for the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and the processing of the data they collect, creating a new chapter in Utah law dedicated to the "Automatic License Plate Reader Act." It defines key terms like "license plate data" (which includes images of plates, vehicles, time, and location) and "license plate reader provider" (companies that supply or process data from these systems). The bill outlines specific authorized uses for ALPRs by governmental entities, primarily for law enforcement purposes such as identifying vehicles involved in criminal activity, locating stolen vehicles or missing persons, and verifying registration or insurance. It also permits limited uses by other entities like parking enforcement, public transit districts, and educational institutions for specific purposes like traffic control, research, or access management, often requiring data to be anonymized. Crucially, the bill imposes restrictions, prohibiting the use of ALPRs for facial recognition, targeting individuals based on First Amendment rights, or discriminating based on protected characteristics. It sets strict data retention limits, generally requiring license plate data to be deleted within 150 days unless it's part of an ongoing criminal or civil matter, and mandates that providers ensure data is encrypted and undergo independent accuracy evaluations. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for providers and the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to track ALPR usage and accuracy, and outlines penalties for violations, including a class B misdemeanor for individuals and potential disciplinary action for employees.

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