Bill > H1842

This bill aims to regulate the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Persons acting under color of state law can only use ALPR systems for specific purposes, such as parking enforcement, controlling access to secured areas, electronic toll collection, and law enforcement purposes to identify outstanding violations, stolen vehicles, or missing persons. 2. Access to ALPR data from other entities is only allowed with a valid warrant. 3. ALPR data must be automatically deleted within 14 days, unless preserved pursuant to a valid warrant. 4. Entities using ALPR systems must adopt policies, privacy policies, and report annually on their practices. 5. ALPR data is considered personal data and can only be disclosed to the registered owner of the vehicle or with their consent, except in cases of abuse prevention orders. 6. Evidence obtained from ALPR systems in violation of the law cannot be used in legal proceedings, and individuals can introduce such evidence in their defense or in civil actions. 7. ALPR data cannot be used for various purposes, such as credit rating, insurance rates, employment decisions, or marketing. 8. Unauthorized use of ALPR systems or data is a violation of the state's consumer protection law, and aggrieved individuals can seek civil damages.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1842