Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information
Summary
Prohibits automatic license plate reader users from selling, sharing, allowing access to, or transferring automatic license plate reader information to any state or local jurisdiction for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that denies or interferes with a person's right to choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 2, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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What changed between versions
A8779A
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A8779B
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MINOR
The bill was amended to expand the definition of 'law enforcement agency' to include private entities managing detained persons, thereby extending the restrictions on sharing license plate reader data to a broader range of actors. Additionally, the bill's procedural history was updated to reflect new co-sponsors and multiple rounds of committee review and amendment.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include private entities charged with enforcing laws or managing detained persons under the restrictions on sharing license plate reader information.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'law enforcement agency' was updated to add a third category covering private entities responsible for law enforcement or managing detained individuals.
ELIGIBILITY
Private entities managing custody of detained persons are now explicitly subject to the same data sharing restrictions as traditional law enforcement agencies.
TECHNICAL
The bill's header and procedural text were updated to include new co-sponsors (Levenberg) and record multiple committee actions, including discharges, amendments, and recommitments.
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8779B
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8779A
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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