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RI H8077

RI H8077: Provides for municipal and state police authorities to acquire and to utilize automated license plate readers and identify what data may be collected… Reviewed

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Provides for municipal and state police authorities to acquire and to utilize automated license plate readers and identify what data may be collected and in what ways the data can be used.

AI Summary

This bill allows municipal and state police to use ALPRs. The official description suggests provisions on data collection and usage, but the full bill text is unavailable.

Business Impact

If you operate in law enforcement, you must comply with data collection guidelines by the effective date or face penalties.

State
Rhode Island
Bill Number
H8077
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Sector-Specific
Last Action
Mar 24, 2026
Last Verified
May 22, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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

Affected Industries

Law Enforcement Technology Government Surveillance Technology

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What This Means

The proposed legislation, H8077, permits municipal and state police in Rhode Island to acquire and use ALPRs. The official description suggests specific provisions on data collection and usage.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Compliance Checklist

Develop internal policies for ALPR usage
Who: Municipal and state police departments
Deadline: Not specified
Ensure data collection aligns with outlined provisions
Who: Municipal and state police departments
Deadline: Not specified

Full Legal Analysis

Bill H8077 permits the acquisition and use of ALPRs by municipal and state police in Rhode Island. While the full bill text is not available, the official description indicates that it outlines what data may be collected and how it can be used. Specific details on data retention limits, oversight measures, and restrictions on ALPR use are not detailed here.

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