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This bill, titled the "Missouri Automatic License Plate Reader Regulation Act," establishes rules for the use of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems by law enforcement agencies in Missouri. ALPR systems are defined as devices or software that automatically capture, store, and analyze images of license plates and related data. The bill specifies that these systems can only be used for criminal investigations with reasonable suspicion of a crime, for active investigations involving missing or endangered persons (like Amber Alerts or Silver Alerts), or to receive automated alerts about missing persons, stolen vehicles, or stolen plates. Crucially, ALPR systems are prohibited from being used for general surveillance, immigration enforcement, civil code enforcement, or monitoring lawful activities. The bill also outlines requirements for approving the placement of ALPR devices on state or local roads based on road safety, mandates the destruction of collected data within thirty days unless it's part of an ongoing investigation or alert, and requires law enforcement agencies to begin reporting specific data on ALPR system usage, including the number of scans, alerts, types of cases, and resulting arrests or recoveries, starting in 2027. Furthermore, the state's information technology services division will establish cybersecurity standards and maintain a public list of approved ALPR vendors and systems, with agencies prohibited from using unapproved systems. The bill also calls for a review of ALPR system effectiveness and its impact on civil liberties by a joint committee. Finally, it establishes penalties for unauthorized access, misuse, or unlawful disclosure of ALPR data, classifying violations as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the offense.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3192&year=2026&code=R