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Utah House approves tighter rules for automatic license-plate readers
Summary
The Utah House passed HB 468 to set security, use and reporting rules for automatic license-plate reader systems, approving an amendment to recognize existing law-enforcement exceptions. The bill passed 64-2.
The Utah House on Feb. 25 approved second substitute House Bill 468, a framework setting security, authorized uses and auditing requirements for automatic license-plate reader (ALPR) systems used by governmental entities. The bill passed the House 64-2.
Supporters said the bill balances public-safety uses with privacy protections by requiring vendors and agencies to implement specific security measures, limiting authorized uses, and requiring periodic audits and public reporting. Representative Siara Chevrier, sponsor of HB 468, said the measure “creates a framework that ensures governmental entities can responsibly leverage ALPR…
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