HB58Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
Introduced by John Hodgson, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; restrict use of automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; provide that captured license plate data may be retained longer than 90 days only if it is being used in a criminal or insurance investigation or has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification; require law enforcement agencies to adopt and make public a written policy governing use of automated license plate readers; provide that any recorded images or data captured by an automated license plate reader may be made available to the National Insurance Crime Bureau or its successor organization; require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a permit process for installation of automated license plate readers on highway rights-of-way and to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalty for violation.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 71)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 361 · March 31, 2026
70
Yes
19
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Absent |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | No |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | No |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026
3rd reading, passed 89-9 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Transportation (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3rd reading, passed 34-3 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Substitute (1)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
passed 70-19
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 71)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kentucky Legislature website
- House Committee Substitute (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Committee Substitute (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Corrections Impact (supplement)
- Vote History (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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