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Assembly passes restriction on interstate ALPR data access after contested debate over reproductive‑health and trafficking
Summary
The Assembly approved a bill limiting interstate access to automated license plate reader (ALPR) data in inquiries tied to reproductive‑health services after extensive floor argument. Supporters framed it as protecting privacy and reproductive freedom; opponents said it could hinder human‑trafficking and other criminal investigations.
The Assembly passed a measure (identified in the transcript as Assembly/Senate bill 5907) that narrows out‑of‑state access to New Jersey automated license plate reader (ALPR) data for investigations tied to reproductive‑health services, setting off a lengthy floor debate on privacy, law‑enforcement tools and human trafficking.
Assemblywoman Droolus introduced the bill and said it is intended to prevent New Jersey’s data from being used to facilitate enforcement actions against people lawfully seeking reproductive health care here. "We have been sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigations concerning reproductive health care services that are…
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