Automatic license plate reader systems; authorizing certain use by law enforcement. Effective date.

SB 857 authorizes Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems on highway rights-of-way under specific conditions. It requires agencies to obtain a Department of Transportation permit, adopt public policies covering data use and security, and delete most license plate data within 30 days unless part of an active investigation. The bill prohibits using ALPRs to issue traffic citations or sell collected data, mandates encryption for data security, and requires agencies to maintain access logs for accountability. This directly affects law enforcement operations and the privacy of drivers whose license plates are scanned, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.