Relating to: limiting the use of automatic registration plate readers.
AB 883 bans most uses of automatic license plate readers (devices that capture plate images and convert them to data) by prohibiting their use except for three specific purposes: parking enforcement, controlling access to enclosed private areas with limited entry points, and verifying commercial vehicle compliance at weigh stations. The bill requires that any data collected under these exceptions cannot be shared for other purposes and must be deleted after 90 days. This law directly affects government agencies, private parking facilities, and property managers who previously used such technology for general surveillance or data retention.
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026
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Introduced by Representative Gustafson
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Gus Gustafson
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