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SB3816Introduced in the Senate

AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Celina Villanueva, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Special Issues

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  11. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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