California Bill Would Place Limits on ALPR Data Retention, Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan 15, 2021) – A bill filed in the California Senate would limit the storage and sharing of information collected by Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) in the state. The proposed law would also place significant roadblocks in the way of...
Maryland Bills Would Take the First Step Toward Withdrawing State from Federal Police Militarization Program
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Last week, two bills that would take the first step toward withdrawing the state from federal programs that militarize state and local police received committee hearings. A coalition of seven Democrats introduced House Bill 138...
Florida Committee Passes Bill to Ban Warrantless Stingray Spying, Help Hinder Federal Surveillance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2019) – Today, a Florida Senate committee passed a bill that would ban warrantless location tracking and the use of stingray devices to sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The proposed law would not only protect privacy...