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.