Bill > SF4739

This bill aims to enhance restrictions on data collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs), which are devices that record vehicle and license plate information for investigative purposes. Key provisions include centralizing all ALPR data collected by law enforcement agencies within the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which will manage and maintain this data on servers located within the state. The bill also clarifies that ALPR data collected by law enforcement agencies must be destroyed within 48 hours unless it is related to an active criminal investigation, a significant reduction from the previous 60-day limit. Furthermore, it restricts the sharing or dissemination of ALPR data outside of Minnesota, including with federal agencies or other states, unless mandated by a court order or warrant. The bill also introduces regulations for private entities using ALPR systems, requiring them to post clear signage and prohibiting the sale or sharing of collected data without explicit consent or a court order, while exempting government entities from these private sector regulations. Finally, it mandates that by December 1, 2026, all law enforcement agencies must transfer their existing ALPR data to the BCA, unless it is considered active or inactive criminal investigative data.