Automated license plate reader data restrictions enhanced, data centralized in Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and use of automated license plate readers by private entities regulated.

This bill strengthens regulations on automated license plate readers in Minnesota by centralizing all collected data within the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and restricting how law enforcement agencies can access and use it. It defines automated license plate readers to include devices used by private entities that share data with law enforcement, while excluding traffic safety cameras. The law requires that collected data be limited to license plate numbers, vehicle information, and images, and mandates that data not tied to active criminal investigations be destroyed within 48 hours unless preserved by request. Additionally, the bill establishes strict access controls requiring written authorization, role-based permissions, and audit trails for all data queries, while prohibiting sharing data outside Minnesota without a court order or warrant.