Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2825 — An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for automated license plate reader systems; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 5, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

This bill regulates automated license plate reader systems in Pennsylvania.

The bill creates a framework for the use and oversight of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems by law enforcement in Pennsylvania. It outlines requirements for contracts, data security, and compliance audits, while imposing penalties for violations.

Summary

Establishing Statewide Privacy and Oversight of Automated License Plate Reader Systems

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new chapter to Title 44 concerning automated license plate reader systems, establishing definitions, data security protocols, enforcement measures, and vendor obligations.

  • Title 44

    CHAPTER 75 AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS Sec. 7501. Scope of chapter. 7502. Definitions. 7503. ALPR contracts. 7504. Data. 7505. Compliance audits. 7506. Vendor maintenance access. 7507. Law enforcement use of ALPR system and ALPR data. 7508. Data security. 7509. Public record and access. 7510. Enforcement and penalties.

    This introduces a new framework for the regulation and oversight of automated license plate reader systems.

  • Title 44

    § 7502. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: ...

    This section establishes specific definitions relevant to the operation of automated license plate reader systems.

  • Title 44

    § 7503. ALPR contracts. An ALPR contract between a law enforcement agency and a vendor for the purchase, lease, operation, maintenance or support of an ALPR system must comply with this chapter and must include the following provisions: ...

    This section outlines requirements for contracts related to automated license plate readers between law enforcement and vendors.

  • Title 44

    § 7504. Data. (a) Unauthorized access and disclosure.--Except as expressly authorized in writing by a law enforcement agency in an ALPR contract with a vendor, the vendor may not: ...

    This establishes protocols to restrict unauthorized access and disclosure of data collected by automated license plate reader systems.

  • Title 44

    § 7505. Compliance audits. (a) Authorization.--A law enforcement agency that operates, maintains, accesses or uses an ALPR system or ALPR data shall annually conduct, or engage an independent entity to conduct, an audit to verify the law enforcement agency's compliance with this chapter.

    This mandates annual audits for law enforcement agencies using ALPR systems to ensure compliance with established regulations.

  • Title 44

    § 7506. Vendor maintenance access. (a) Express authorization required.--A vendor may access an ALPR system or ALPR data for maintenance, repair, software updates or technical support only upon the express authorization of the law enforcement agency that entered into the ALPR contract with the vendor.

    This regulates vendor access to ALPR data, requiring express authorization for maintenance and support activities.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 5, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2825 do?
Establishing Statewide Privacy and Oversight of Automated License Plate Reader Systems
Who sponsors HB 2825?
HB 2825 is sponsored by Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), and Mark M. Gillen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2825?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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