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A 1922

Requires the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to promulgate rules requiring the use of automatic license plate reader systems at all entrances and exits to state parks

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Maher

Requires the parks commissioner to issue rules mandating ALPR use at all state park entrances and exits, with governance of implementation and data handling.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 1922

Summary: Bill A 1922

Overview

Bill A 1922 would require the commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to promulgate rules mandating the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems at all entrances and exits to state parks. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development. The primary sponsor is Assembly Member Brian Maher. A related bill from a prior session is A 8143.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish regulatory requirements for the deployment of ALPR technology at state park entry/exit points.
  • Create a formal rulemaking pathway to govern how ALPRs are used in state parks, including operational and regulatory parameters to be set by the commissioner.

Key provisions

  • The commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation must promulgate rules that require the use of automatic license plate reader systems at all entrances and exits to state parks.
  • The rules would define the scope, implementation, and governance of ALPR usage within state parks, as determined by the rulemaking process.

Scope and applicability

  • Applies to all entrances and exits of state parks under the jurisdiction of the state.
  • The bill directs regulatory action by the OPRHP, potentially affecting park operations, security, and data handling at parks statewide.

Rulemaking process and timeline

  • The bill directs the commissioner to promulgate rules, which would proceed under the state’s rulemaking framework (public notice, comment periods, etc.).
  • No specific date or timeline is provided within the bill summary for when the rules must be completed or become effective.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Administrative: OPRHP would undertake regulatory development to govern ALPR use, including any operational, data management, and reporting requirements.
  • Financial: The bill does not specify funding or cost allocations; implementation could involve procurement, installation, maintenance, and data storage costs for ALPR systems.
  • Privacy and civil liberties: ALPR systems collect vehicle license plate data; while not detailed in the summary, implications for privacy, data retention, access controls, and third-party sharing would be important considerations in the rulemaking process.
  • Stakeholders: State park administrators and staff, law enforcement or security personnel, park visitors, privacy advocates, and local communities could be affected by the rules and how ALPR data is used or stored.

Governance and status

  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development (as of January 14, 2025). The duplicate listing of the same action appears in the record.
  • Sponsor: Brian Maher (primary).
  • Related: A 8143 (prior-session), indicating a precedent or companion measure related to ALPR use in parks.

Key questions for readers

  • What specific data retention, access, and privacy protections would the rules include?
  • How would ALPR data be used (security, enforcement, traffic management, or other purposes)?
  • What are the anticipated costs and funding sources for implementing ALPR systems in all state parks?
  • What is the expected timeline from rulemaking to implementation, and will there be opportunities for public comment?

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

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