Effective date, March 31, 2026.
Summary
The bill restricts how police can deploy and keep data from automated license‑plate recognition (ALPR) systems, caps retention at 30 days unless the data is part of an active investigation, and lets individuals sue vendors for improper handling. It also clarifies that standing pre‑trial release orders do not bind magistrates, expands the aggravated harassment offense to cover threats against public officials, and revises the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program’s funding and oversight. These changes aim to protect privacy, ensure fair bail decisions, and improve accountability in criminal‑justice spending.
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