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IL SB3257: VEH CD-ALPR-RECORD RETENTION

In Committee Illinois · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 17, 2026 · official bill text

SB3257 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced
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Passed a chamber
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Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Illinois's SB 3257 (104th General Assembly) would amend Section 2-130 of the Illinois Vehicle Code on automated license plate readers (ALPRs), redefining an ALPR as a camera or system using computer algorithms to convert plate images into searchable data. Law enforcement could retain detection records for 5 years, with archiving after 90 days. Last action: re-referred to Assignments May 22, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. If enacted, law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police would have to follow new ALPR record retention, archiving and access limits; the synopsis states no direct duties for private businesses.

Key provisions

  1. Would amend 625 ILCS 5/2-130 and redefine ALPR as a camera or system of cameras using computer algorithms to convert license plate images into searchable data
  2. Law enforcement agencies could retain ALPR detection records for 5 years after creation, after which records would have to be destroyed unless relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial
  3. Records would have to be archived 90 days after creation unless relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial
  4. Records older than 90 days could be accessed only with written approval of the agency head and could not be searched by out-of-state agencies
  5. Illinois State Police would have to retain ALPR records consistent with the Expressway Camera Act and the State Records Act
  6. Status: Rule 3-9(a) re-referral to Assignments on May 22, 2026

Latest legislative action

May 22, 2026. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-028
D Sponsor SD-049

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