Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nily Rozic and 1 co-sponsor

Restricts use of automatic license plate reader data, limiting access and retention to protect privacy and curb sharing by agencies.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

Overview

Assembly Bill A 8779 is a proposal titled “Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information.” The bill aims to place limits on how automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data can be used. The available information does not include the bill’s full text, so the following summary focuses on the bill’s metadata, known purpose from the title, and typical considerations associated with ALPR restriction measures.

What the bill would do (based on title and status)

The bill’s stated purpose is to restrict the use of ALPR information. ALPR systems collect plate numbers and associated location/time data, often used by law enforcement and sometimes private entities.

The exact provisions (e.g., retention periods, data sharing rules, access controls, transparency requirements, or penalties) are not provided in the available material. As such, the summary cannot list specific requirements or prohibitions without the bill text.

Key provisions and changes (not specified in the provided text)

Specific prohibitions or limitations on who may access ALPR data (e.g., law enforcement, government agencies, contractors) and under what circumstances.

Data retention and destruction rules for ALPR information.

Oversight, auditing, or reporting requirements to ensure compliance.

Privacy protections, minimization standards, or notices to individuals.

Penalties for noncompliance (if included in the bill).

Any exemptions (e.g., historical data, active investigations).

Note: The above potential provisions are common in ALPR-restriction bills in other jurisdictions, but the current information does not confirm that A 8779 includes them.

Who would be affected

Entities that collect or utilize ALPR data, including government agencies and potentially contractors or private entities, could be impacted.

The general public could be affected through changes in privacy protections and how their location data from ALPR systems is stored or shared.

Without the full text, the precise scope (state agencies only vs. broader applicability) cannot be determined from the available information.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Bill number: A 8779

Title: Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information

Primary sponsor: Nily Rozic

Status: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

Introduced: June 2, 2025

Legislative actions listed:

2025-06-02: Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection
2025-06-02: Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection (duplicate entry)

Related bill: S 7713 (companion)

Additional notes and next steps

The bill text is not included here. For a precise understanding of the provisions, consult the official bill text and committee reports.

A companion measure exists in the Senate (S 7713); comparing the Assembly and Senate versions can clarify scope and intent.

To monitor progress, track activity in the Assembly’s Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee and any subsequent floor votes.

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