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HB 5552

AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE CONTRACTS CONCERNING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER INFORMATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Blumenthal

HB 5552 mandates state contractual requirements governing automated license plate reader data use, access, and retention by private vendors to protect resident privacy.

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Bill Summary · HB 5552

Legislative bill overview

HB 5552 establishes requirements for how state agencies can contract with vendors regarding automated license plate reader (ALPR) information and data. The bill aims to create standards and oversight mechanisms for the collection, use, and sharing of license plate reader data by imposing contractual obligations on private vendors working with the state.

Why is this important

ALPR technology captures and stores photographs of license plates and vehicle information at scale, creating comprehensive location tracking databases. Without clear contractual requirements, this data could be used for purposes beyond law enforcement or sold to third parties, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns for Connecticut residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Data access and transparency: Disagreement over what types of entities (insurance companies, debt collectors, private investigators) should have access to ALPR data collected through state contracts
  • Data retention periods: Debate between public safety advocates who want longer retention for investigations versus privacy advocates seeking minimal storage timeframes
  • Vendor accountability: Questions about enforcement mechanisms if private vendors violate contractual terms, and whether penalties are sufficient to deter misuse
  • Cost and implementation: Concerns about whether stricter requirements will increase costs for state law enforcement agencies or limit vendor participation

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

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