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This bill, titled the "Regulating Governmental Entities' Use of Automatic License Plate Readers Act," establishes guidelines for how government entities can use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems, which are automated cameras that capture license plate images and convert them into digital data. Generally, governmental entities are prohibited from using these systems unless it's for specific purposes such as identifying uninsured or unregistered vehicles, locating individuals with outstanding arrest warrants, finding missing persons, identifying stolen vehicles, or assisting in ongoing criminal investigations. ALPR systems can also be used for parking enforcement, controlling access to secured areas (limited access, non-public spaces), and electronic toll collection. The captured data, which includes location, time, photos, and license plate numbers, cannot be kept for more than 14 days unless it's being used as evidence for a permitted purpose, is subject to a legal preservation request or court order, or is part of an active criminal investigation where it will be destroyed once the investigation concludes or charges are resolved. Law enforcement officers can manually add license plate numbers to the system if they believe the vehicle or person is relevant to an ongoing investigation, but they must document the reason. Governmental entities using ALPR systems must create and publicly post policies on their website regarding system use and data privacy, including how long data is stored and when it's automatically deleted. They are also required to submit quarterly reports detailing their ALPR usage, including the number of plates scanned, matches found, arrests made, and data sharing incidents, without including personally identifiable information.

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