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AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to define ALPR systems and regulate data retention, ensuring consistency with the Expressway Camera Act and the State Records Act.
Business Impact
If you operate ALPR systems in Illinois, you must retain detection records for 5 years and comply with archiving rules or face penalties.
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— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB 3257 introduces significant changes to the regulation of automated license plate readers (ALPR) in Illinois. It outlines how law enforcement agencies can collect, retain, and access ALPR data, emphasizing privacy and data retention timelines. This bill will impact law enforcement agencies primarily.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'automated license plate reader' (ALPR) to include camera systems using algorithms.
- Allows retention of ALPR records for 5 years; records must be archived after 90 days.
- Access to records older than 90 days requires written approval from agency heads.
- Prohibits archived records from being searchable by out-of-state agencies.
- Mandates destruction of records after 5 years unless related to ongoing investigations or trials.
- Requires compliance with the Expressway Camera Act and State Records Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Murphy D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
| Meg Loughran Cappel D | Sponsor | SD-049 |
Compliance Checklist
Retain ALPR detection records for 5 years and archive after 90 days.
Who: Law enforcement agencies using ALPR systems.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions for non-compliance.
Who: Law enforcement agencies using ALPR systems.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions for non-compliance.
Obtain written approval for accessing records older than 90 days.
Who: Law enforcement agency heads or their designees.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Accessing records without approval may lead to legal issues.
Who: Law enforcement agency heads or their designees.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Accessing records without approval may lead to legal issues.
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Full Legal Analysis
SB 3257 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to redefine 'automated license plate reader' (ALPR) and establish strict guidelines for data retention and access. Law enforcement agencies are permitted to retain ALPR detection records for a maximum of five years, with specific conditions for archiving records after 90 days. Access to records older than 90 days requires written approval from agency heads, and such records cannot be searched by out-of-state agencies. The bill mandates the destruction of records after five years unless they pertain to ongoing investigations or trials. Additionally, the Illinois State Police must retain ALPR detection records in accordance with both the Expressway Camera Act and the State Records Act. This legislation aims to enhance accountability and privacy concerning the use of ALPR technology. Compliance is essential for law enforcement agencies, as failure to adhere to these regulations may result in legal repercussions.
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