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This bill, titled the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act, establishes regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are devices that automatically capture vehicle license plate information. The Act defines key terms like "ALPR user" and "captured plate data" (which includes GPS coordinates, date, time, and images). It outlines authorized uses for law enforcement and government entities, such as matching plates against missing persons lists, stolen vehicle databases, or outstanding felony warrants, and for specific government functions like toll collection or parking enforcement. The bill strictly prohibits certain uses, including selling data, using it to target individuals based on political or religious views, or combining it with facial recognition technology. It mandates data retention limits, generally requiring deletion within three days unless retained for specific investigative purposes or under a court order. The Act also requires public presentations and the adoption of privacy policies before ALPR systems can be used, and it establishes reporting requirements for agencies using these systems. Furthermore, it makes captured plate data exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, with specific exceptions, and outlines penalties for violations, including official misconduct and potential contract nullification for vendors, and creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3816&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104