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AI Summary
This bill establishes regulations for automated license plate readers, including data retention limits, usage policies for law enforcement, a permit process, and requires the Transportation Cabinet to amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violations.
Business Impact
If you operate automated license plate readers in Kentucky, you must comply with new data retention limits by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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Introduced
— 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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What This Means
Kentucky's HB58 introduces significant regulations on automated license plate readers, defining their use, establishing strict data retention policies, and requiring a permit process for installation. Data can be retained longer than 90 days if used in a criminal or insurance investigation or if it has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification.
Key Provisions
- Defines terms related to automated license plate readers.
- Restricts use and establishes limitations on data retention, allowing retention beyond 90 days if used in a criminal or insurance investigation or if it has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification.
- Requires law enforcement to adopt public policies on ALPR use.
- Allows data sharing with the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
- Mandates a permit process for ALPR installation on highways and requires the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations.
- Imposes penalties for violations of the regulations as specified in KRS 189.990.
Latest Legislative Action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 71)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 60)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Gentry | Primary |
| B. Reed | Primary |
| B. Rowland | Primary |
| C. Fugate | Primary |
| C. Lewis | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passage: HB 58 w/ SCS 1, SFA 1 ·
Mar 24, 2026
34 Yea
3 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Passage ·
Feb 18, 2026
89 Yea
9 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (5)
House Committee Substitute
Pending
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House Floor Amendment
Pending
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House Floor Amendment
Pending
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Senate Committee Substitute
Pending
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Senate Floor Amendment
Pending
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Compliance Checklist
Adopt and publish a written policy on ALPR use
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: By the effective date of the bill
Penalty: Penalties as specified in KRS 189.990
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: By the effective date of the bill
Penalty: Penalties as specified in KRS 189.990
Ensure data retention complies with the 90-day limit
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required
Penalty: Penalties as specified in KRS 189.990
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required
Penalty: Penalties as specified in KRS 189.990
Full Legal Analysis
HB58 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and restricts their use. The bill mandates that captured license plate data can only be retained for 90 days unless it is used in a criminal or insurance investigation or if it has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification. Additionally, the bill amends KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violations. Law enforcement agencies must adopt and make public a written policy governing the use of ALPRs. The Transportation Cabinet is tasked with establishing a permit process for ALPR installation on highway rights-of-way.
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Official Bill Text
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