Imposes certain requirements on use of automated license plate readers by law enforcement agencies.
New Jersey Assembly Bill A3297 requires law enforcement agencies to follow specific rules when using automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The bill mandates annual audits by county prosecutors or the Attorney General to ensure ALPR data is used only for legitimate law enforcement purposes, and it requires agencies to submit detailed annual reports to the Attorney General covering ALPR usage, data storage, and data requests (including out-of-state and federal requests). All ALPR data must be retained for exactly two years before deletion, though agencies may request early purge for valid reasons like reducing storage costs. Unauthorized access to ALPR data is defined as a punishable offense, with penalties including fines up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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