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This bill establishes regulations for the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, which are devices that capture images of license plates and convert them into computer-readable data, and the data derived from them. Starting October 1, 2026, public and law enforcement agencies can only use these systems for specific purposes, such as weigh station duties or assisting in active criminal investigations, locating missing persons, or recovering stolen vehicles, and cannot use the data to monitor individuals based on protected characteristics like race or sexual orientation, or to investigate activities protected by the First Amendment, or for immigration enforcement or reproductive/gender-affirming healthcare related investigations. All collected ALPR data must be retained for no more than seven days unless it's for a warrant, court order, or highway usage fees, and agencies are prohibited from sharing data except with specific law enforcement entities or individuals requesting their own vehicle data, with strict conditions. The bill also mandates the adoption of a model policy by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council by December 1, 2026, detailing permissible uses, data retention, access, sharing, and oversight, which law enforcement agencies must then implement or adopt a more protective policy by January 1, 2027, with regulations to follow by January 1, 2028. Furthermore, agencies must report their ALPR usage annually, and the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at The University of Connecticut will compile these reports and make recommendations for legislation.

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