Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

ESSB 6002 — Concerning driver privacy protections.

Signed into law — Chapter 239, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Trudeau
Introduced
January 22, 2026
Status
C 239 L 26
Last action
Effective date 3/30/2026. (March 30, 2026)

What this bill does

Prohibits the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems by all state and local government agencies except those explicitly authorized to use ALPR systems for specified purposes. Prescribes retention periods for ALPR data collected by authorized agencies and limits the sharing of ALPR data. Sets forth registration, reporting, and audit requirements and specifies prohibited uses of ALPR systems.

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Floor votes

  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 5, 2026
    84 yea · 10 nay · 4 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 4, 2026
    40 yea · 9 nay
  • Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 10, 2026
    39 yea · 10 nay

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