KentuckyHB 582026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to privacy protection.

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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Police rules for using plate readers

Before using ALPRs, a police agency must post a public policy. The policy must list databases, data retention and destruction rules, training, oversight, access and security, and an audit plan. Agencies must audit ALPR use every 90 days. Before any stop on an ALPR alert, an officer or dispatcher must visually confirm the plate match and follow agency policy and the law.

Penalties for breaking ALPR rules

Violating the ALPR rules can bring a fine from $20 to $2,000. A violator can also face up to one year in county jail. A court can impose a fine, jail time, or both for each violation.

How plate data is kept and shared

ALPR data must be deleted after 90 days, unless kept for evidence, audits, training with redactions, or a legal hold. The data cannot be sold or shared, except for law enforcement uses, contracted public-safety work, or a subpoena. Sharing is also allowed with the National Insurance Crime Bureau, and with insurers for fraud checks, claims, and vehicle recovery. Lenders can use data for collateral recovery, lien enforcement, default recovery, or to verify loan information, but only if you agreed, applied, or gave written consent. For insurance or financing applications on or after January 1, 2027, companies must disclose possible ALPR data use on their website privacy statement, the application disclaimer, or both.

Who can use license plate readers

The law makes ALPR use illegal unless it fits the listed purposes. Allowed uses are parking control, access to secured areas, public safety, crime deterrence, and auto theft work. Public and law enforcement agencies, and their agents, can use ALPRs for investigations and commercial vehicle enforcement. The Transportation Cabinet can use ALPRs for tolls, road fund revenue, and commercial vehicle enforcement. The Cabinet must run a permit process to install ALPRs on highway rights-of-way.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

John Hodgson
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Chris Lewis
Republican • House
Daniel Elliott
Republican • House
Daniel Grossberg
Democrat • House
David Hale
Republican • House
DJ Johnson
Republican • House
Emily Callaway
Republican • House
Jim Gooch Jr.
Republican • House
Jared Bauman
Republican • House
Josh Bray
Republican • House
Jennifer Decker
Republican • House
Jimmy Higdon
Republican • Senate
Kim Banta
Republican • House
Kevin Jackson
Republican • House
Lindsey Burke
Democrat • House
Matt Lockett
Republican • House
Marianne Proctor
Republican • House
Peyton Griffee
Republican • House
Ryan Bivens
Republican • House
Robert Duvall
Republican • House
Shane Baker
Republican • House
Steve Bratcher
Republican • House
T.J. Roberts
Republican • House
Walker Thomas
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 193 • No: 31

House vote • 3/31/2026

passed

Yes: 70 • No: 19

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 34 • No: 3

House vote • 2/18/2026