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, 202684 yea · 10 nay · 4 not voting
- Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 4, 202640 yea · 9 nay
- Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 10, 202639 yea · 10 nay
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