Bill > S09890

This bill establishes strict limitations on the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems and the data they collect by government entities in New York. An ALPR system is defined as technology that converts images of license plates into computer-readable data, and "captured plate data" includes information like location, date, time, license plate number, and vehicle characteristics. The bill prohibits government entities from using these systems or their data except for specific purposes, such as matching against a "hot list" (a database of vehicles related to ongoing criminal or missing persons investigations), enforcing parking restrictions, controlling access to secured areas, electronic toll collection, and enforcing traffic laws. The bill also restricts the sharing of captured plate data, generally requiring a judicial warrant for any transfer to non-New York state government entities, and mandates that captured plate data be deleted within 48 hours unless specific exceptions apply, such as retention for ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. Furthermore, it clarifies that captured plate data is not considered a public record under freedom of information laws, with exceptions for audit logs and data pertaining to the requester's own vehicle. Government entities using ALPR systems must also publish annual reports detailing their usage and maintain records of data queries. Finally, the bill includes an exclusionary rule, meaning that illegally obtained or used captured plate data cannot be used as evidence against individuals, and establishes penalties for violations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9890