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WI AB576

WI AB576: Limiting the use of automatic registration plate readers, requiring a search warrant for data from an automatic registration plate reader or security… Reviewed

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Limiting the use of automatic registration plate readers, requiring a search warrant for data from an automatic registration plate reader or security camera, and providing a penalty.

AI Summary

AB576 limits the use of ALPRs and security cameras, requiring a search warrant for data access. Details on penalties and exceptions require the full bill text.

Business Impact

If you use ALPRs, you must obtain a search warrant for data access or face penalties.

State
Wisconsin
Bill Number
AB576
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Mar 23, 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

Security Services Technology Law Enforcement Surveillance Technology

What This Means

AB576 regulates the use of automatic registration plate readers and security cameras in Wisconsin. It mandates a search warrant for accessing data, with penalty specifics needing the full bill text.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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Compliance Checklist

Obtain a search warrant before accessing data from ALPRs or security cameras.
Who: Law enforcement agencies.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Penalties for unauthorized access to data.

Full Legal Analysis

Assembly Bill 576, introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature, aims to regulate the use of automatic registration plate readers (ALPRs) and security cameras. The bill requires a search warrant before accessing data collected by these devices, but specifics on any exceptions cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. This legislative measure creates two new statutes, 86.107 and 968.376, to enforce these regulations. The bill provides for penalties for non-compliance related to both ALPRs and security cameras, although the specific nature of these penalties cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.

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