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HB 5716

AN ACT CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS COLLECTED BY LICENSE PLATE READERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson

Connecticut bill establishing data maintenance, retention, and access standards for law enforcement's automatic license plate reader systems.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
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Bill Summary · HB 5716

Legislative bill overview

HB 5716 establishes requirements for how law enforcement agencies in Connecticut must maintain, store, and manage data collected by automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems. The bill creates standards for data retention periods, access controls, and record-keeping practices for this surveillance technology used across the state.

Why is this important

License plate readers capture and store location data on millions of vehicles daily, creating detailed movement patterns of law-abiding citizens. Clear maintenance standards affect privacy protections, law enforcement effectiveness, data security risks, and potential misuse of this sensitive information by government agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Retention period disputes: Disagreement over how long ALPR data should be kept—longer periods aid investigations but increase privacy concerns; shorter periods protect citizens but may limit law enforcement tools
  • Access and oversight: Defining who can access ALPR records, for what purposes, and what oversight mechanisms exist to prevent misuse or unauthorized searches
  • Implementation costs: Compliance requirements may impose significant expenses on municipal and state law enforcement agencies with limited budgets

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

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