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HB 5449

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 9 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill establishing regulatory framework for automated license plate reader systems' deployment, data retention, access controls, and privacy protections.

FILE NO. 536
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Bill Summary · HB 5449

Legislative bill overview

HB 5449 proposes to establish regulations governing the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems in Connecticut. The bill addresses how law enforcement and other entities can deploy, operate, and access data collected by these surveillance technologies. It likely includes provisions on data retention, access controls, and privacy protections for residents whose vehicles are scanned.

Why is this important

ALPR systems capture and store vast amounts of location data on vehicles and their drivers, creating detailed movement patterns that can reveal sensitive information about people's routines, associations, and activities. Without clear legal frameworks, this technology can enable mass surveillance with minimal oversight, raising constitutional privacy concerns while also creating risks of data misuse, breaches, and discriminatory policing practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Data retention periods: Disagreement over how long ALPR data should be stored—law enforcement may prefer longer retention for investigations while privacy advocates argue for minimal storage periods to limit surveillance scope
  • Access and accountability: Tension between who can access ALPR data (local police vs. state agencies vs. federal partners) and what oversight mechanisms exist to prevent unauthorized use or misuse
  • Public notification and transparency: Debate over whether communities must be informed when ALPR systems are deployed in their neighborhoods and whether data collection practices should be publicly disclosed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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