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Oregon House approves public‑safety package that limits license‑plate reader use and tightens pretrial rules

Oregon House of Representatives · March 5, 2026
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Summary

The House passed SB 15 16 A, which clarifies pretrial release authority, sets statewide standards and retention limits (30 days) for automated license‑plate readers (ALPR), requires encryption and logging, and creates penalties and oversight requirements for vendors and agencies.

The House on March 5 approved SB 15 16 A, a multi‑part public safety package that, among other changes, creates statewide standards governing automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) technology, clarifies pretrial release authority, and revises administration of an equity grant program.

Representative Crowell described three parts of the measure: clarifying judicial pretrial release discretion;…

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