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Committee Approves ALPR Rules After Privacy Debate, Adopts Striker Limiting Data Collection Near Schools
Summary
The committee reported out Engrossed SSB 6002 (automated license-plate readers) with a striking amendment clarifying prohibitions near schools and retention/deletion schedules, while carving out parking enforcement and limited law-enforcement uses; members expressed privacy and utility concerns before a 7–5 committee vote.
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee on Feb. 24 advanced Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6002, which sets new limits and permitted uses for automated license-plate reader (ALPR) systems in Washington. Staff summarized a striking amendment that narrows prohibited collection near elementary and secondary schools and expands definitions of facilities covered for protections (including some healthcare and immigration-related facilities). The striker also clarifies retention and deletion rules and…
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