This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to define ALPR systems, regulate data retention, and ensure confidentiality, with specific retention requirements.
If you operate ALPR systems in Illinois, you must retain detection records for 5 years and comply with archiving rules or face penalties.
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What This Means
SB 3257 introduces significant changes to the regulation of automated license plate readers (ALPR) in Illinois. It outlines how law enforcement agencies can collect, retain, and access ALPR data, emphasizing privacy, data retention timelines, and confidentiality. This bill will impact law enforcement agencies and any entities using ALPR technology.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'automated license plate reader' (ALPR) to include camera systems using algorithms.
- Allows retention of ALPR records for 5 years; records must be archived after 90 days.
- Access to records older than 90 days requires written approval from agency heads.
- Prohibits archived records from being searchable by out-of-state agencies.
- Mandates destruction of records after 5 years unless related to ongoing investigations.
- Requires compliance with the Expressway Camera Act and State Records Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Murphy D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
| Meg Loughran Cappel D | Sponsor | SD-049 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Law enforcement agencies using ALPR systems.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions for non-compliance.
Who: Law enforcement agency heads or their designees.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Accessing records without approval may lead to legal issues.
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