HB 5552 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE CONTRACTS CONCERNING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER INFORMATION.

This bill establishes new rules for contracts between Connecticut public agencies and companies that operate automated license plate readers, effective October 1, 2026. It requires these contracts to prohibit vendors from selling, sharing, or storing license plate data outside the state without specific written permission, and mandates that vendors agree to Connecticut law and local courts for any legal disputes. The bill also classifies license plate information as confidential, limiting public access except for vehicle owners or non-identifying data used for auditing. These provisions aim to control how private companies handle vehicle data collected by law enforcement and traffic monitoring systems.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was revised to replace the term 'Automated license plate reader user' with 'vendor' to clarify who is regulated. A new definition was added to specify that these devices must use computer programs to convert images into data. Most significantly, the bill now requires vendors to use industry-standard encryption when storing or transmitting data and explicitly excludes subpoenas from the definition of a valid court order for accessing this information.

Scope change

The scope of regulation was narrowed by removing the definition of 'Automated license plate reader user' and replacing it with the more specific term 'vendor', while adding a new definition for 'Contracting public agency'.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Automated license plate reader' was updated to require that the device must use computer programs or algorithms to convert images into computer-readable data.

A new definition for 'Contracting public agency' was added to specify the public entity entering into a contract with a vendor.

The definition for 'Automated license plate reader user' was removed entirely.

REQUIREMENT

Contracts now require vendors to store and transmit data using industry-recognized security practices, including encryption, which was not explicitly required in the original text.

The rule allowing access to data via a 'judicial warrant or valid court order' was clarified to explicitly exclude subpoenas or grand jury demands.

The list of confidential information was expanded to include the physical locations of recording devices and audit logs, provided personal data is redacted.

ENFORCEMENT

The Attorney General's authority to enforce the bill was expanded to include subsection (c) regarding jurisdiction and choice of law provisions.

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors