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AI Summary
SB1516 restricts ALPR use by law enforcement, limits data retention to 30 days, restricts sharing with non-Oregon agencies, and removes the named administrator of the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program, effective upon passage.
Business Impact
If you operate ALPR systems, you must comply with data retention limits or face civil 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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB1516 limits Oregon law enforcement's use of ALPRs, restricts data retention and sharing with non-Oregon agencies, mandates policy adoption, allows lawsuits against vendors for misuse, removes the named administrator of the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program, and declares an emergency, effective upon passage.
Key Provisions
- Restricts law enforcement's use of ALPRs to specified authorized uses.
- Limits retention of captured license plate data to 30 days unless related to ongoing investigations or court proceedings.
- Limits sharing of captured license plate data with non-Oregon law enforcement agencies.
- Allows individuals to initiate civil actions against ALPR vendors for data misuse.
- Authorizes civil penalties for intentional or grossly negligent violations.
- Mandates law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for both ALPR vendor contracts and the use of ALPRs and captured license plate data.
- Prohibits ALPR vendors from accessing, selling, or disclosing data, with specific exemptions.
- Expands aggravated harassment to include subjecting a public official to alarm by conveying a threat, punishable by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both.
- Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to select a technical assistance provider for the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program according to specified criteria.
- Clarifies standing orders on pretrial release do not limit magistrate's authority.
- Removes named administrator of Justice Reinvestment Equity Program.
- Declares an emergency and is effective upon passage.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective date, March 31, 2026.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 25)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brian Boquist | Primary |
| Ginny Burdick | Primary |
| Lee Beyer | Primary |
| Arnie Roblan | Cosponsor |
| Betsy Johnson | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. ·
Mar 5, 2026
54 Yea
3 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Heard and Reported Out ·
Mar 3, 2026
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. ·
Feb 20, 2026
27 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Adopt policies for ALPR vendor contracts and data usage
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Upon enactment
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Upon enactment
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Ensure retention of captured license plate data does not exceed 30 days
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Full Legal Analysis
SB1516 imposes restrictions on the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems by law enforcement agencies in Oregon, limiting their use to specified authorized uses. The bill mandates that captured license plate data be retained for no more than 30 days unless related to ongoing investigations or court proceedings. It limits the sharing of captured license plate data with non-Oregon law enforcement agencies. It allows individuals to initiate civil actions against ALPR vendors for data misuse and authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for intentional or grossly negligent violations. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to adopt specific policies for both ALPR vendor contracts and the use of ALPRs and captured license plate data. It prohibits ALPR vendors from accessing, selling, or disclosing captured license plate data, with specific exemptions. Additionally, it expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include subjecting a public official to alarm by conveying a threat, punishable by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both. The bill requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to select a technical assistance provider for the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program according to specified criteria. It clarifies that standing orders on pretrial release do not limit the authority of a magistrate to consider the primary and secondary release criteria when making a release decision. The bill removes the named administrator of the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program and declares an emergency, making it effective upon passage.
Official Source
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