legislation / State (Minnesota)

MN HF 4205 — ALPR Data Restrictions and BCA Centralization

Introduced

Introduced Mar 12, 2026

Overview

Introduced in the 94th Minnesota Legislature, HF 4205 tightens restrictions on automated license plate reader (ALPR) data and centralizes it in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

Key Provisions

  • BCA Central Repository: All ALPR data would be maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
  • Data Limits: ALPR collection limited to license plate numbers, date/time/location data, and images of plates, vehicles, and surroundings.
  • Private Entity Regulation: Regulates ALPR data collected by private entities when shared with law enforcement.

Status: Introduced March 12, 2026. Amends Minnesota Statutes section 13.824 and proposes new law in chapters 299C and 325M.