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Law enforcement; retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems beyond certain periods; prohibit

It became law on Jul 1, 2018.

GA HB 79 · House Bill · 2017_18

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
6
Latest action
Jul 1, 2018

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit law enforcement from retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems beyond a certain period; to provide for definitions; to provide for the exchange of data obtained from license plate recognition systems by law enforcement; to provide for criminal penalties for misuse of captured license plate data; to provide for policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jul 1, 2018

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