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AI Summary
SB3320 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to regulate automated license plate readers (ALPR), detailing data retention and access protocols for law enforcement.
Business Impact
If you operate ALPR systems, you must comply with data retention and access rules or face legal consequences.
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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
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB3320 defines and regulates the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) by law enforcement in Illinois. It specifies data retention periods, access restrictions, and conditions for use in investigations, impacting how agencies manage ALPR data.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'automated license plate reader' (ALPR) in Section 2-130.
- Allows retention of ALPR data for 5 years, with archiving rules after 90 days.
- Restricts access to archived data older than 90 days without written approval.
- Prohibits out-of-state agencies from searching records archived after 90 days.
- Mandates destruction of records after 5 years unless relevant to ongoing investigations.
Latest Legislative Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Plummer R | Sponsor | SD-055 |
| Laura Murphy D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
Compliance Checklist
Retain ALPR detections for 5 years and archive appropriately.
Who: State law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: State law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Obtain written approval for accessing records older than 90 days.
Who: State law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: State law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
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