Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act.

Michigan Senate Bill 1131 establishes strict guidelines for state and local government agencies using automatic license plate reader systems, limiting their use to specific purposes such as identifying stolen vehicles, checking for outstanding warrants, or managing parking and tolls. The bill prohibits the retention of captured data except when it serves as evidence in an active investigation or is preserved under a legal request, requiring automatic deletion after a set period if no further action is taken. Agencies must adopt public privacy policies, implement security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, and submit quarterly reports detailing their system usage and compliance with anti-discrimination standards for fine collection. Additionally, the legislation creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for damages and attorney fees if their data is mishandled, while generally excluding captured plate data from public disclosure under freedom of information laws unless the vehicle owner consents.