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SB 152

Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage

2026 Regular Session

SB 152 regulates Colorado's automated license plate reader systems to establish rules for law enforcement data collection, storage, and access protocols.

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Bill Summary · SB 152

Legislative bill overview

SB 152 modifies how Colorado law enforcement and state agencies can use Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) systems—technology that automatically reads and records license plates. The bill appears to establish new parameters around data collection, retention, and access to information gathered through these systems, though specific regulatory changes require review of the full text.

Why is this important

AVI systems have become widespread across highways and urban areas, creating detailed records of vehicle movements that can reveal sensitive patterns about individuals' locations and behaviors. This bill addresses growing concerns about surveillance scope and data privacy while balancing legitimate law enforcement needs for traffic management and criminal investigations.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. public safety trade-off: Civil liberties advocates may push for stricter data retention limits and access controls, while law enforcement may argue such restrictions hamper investigations
  • Data retention periods: Disagreement likely exists over how long plate-reading data should be stored before deletion, affecting both privacy protection and investigative capability
  • Access authorization standards: Debate may center on which agencies can access data and under what circumstances (warrant requirements, administrative access, etc.)

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

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