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SB 3257

Illinois Senate•In Senate Committee

Summary

SB 3257, “VEH CD-ALPR-RECORD RETENTION”, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 3, 2026 by Sen. Laura Murphy (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Assignments, and last saw action on May 22, 2026: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments.

Record

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SB 3257 has 1 co-sponsor.

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB3257
Introduced 2/3/2026, by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/2-130
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the definition of "automated license plate reader" or " ALPR" to mean a camera or system of cameras using computer algorithms to convert images of license plates into automated computer-recognized searchable alphanumeric data (rather than an electronic device) that is mounted on a law enforcement vehicle or positioned in a stationary location and that is capable of recording data on or taking a photograph of a vehicle or its license plate and comparing the collected data and photographs to existing law enforcement databases for investigative purposes. Allows a law enforcement agency to retain ALPR system detection records for 5 years after the date of the creation of the records. Requires the detection records to be archived 90 days after the creation of the records unless the information is relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial. Provides that any detection records that are older than 90 days shall only be accessed with the written approval of the law enforcement agency head. Prohibits all detection records archived after 90 days from being searchable by out-of-state agencies. Requires all detection records to be destroyed 5 years after the records were created unless the information is relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial. Requires the Illinois State Police to retain ALPR detection records for a period that is consistent with the provisions of the Expressway Camera Act and the State Records Act.
LRB104 17814 LNS 31247 b
A BILL FOR
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    AN ACT concerning transportation.
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
    Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
changing Section 2-130 as follows:
    (625 ILCS 5/2-130)
    Sec. 2-130. User of automated license plate readers;
prohibitions.
    (a) As used in this Section:
    "Automated license plate reader" or "ALPR" means a camera 
or system of cameras using computer algorithms to convert 
images of license plates into automated computer-recognized 
searchable alphanumeric data [an electronic device] that is
mounted on a law enforcement vehicle or positioned in a
stationary location and that is capable of recording data on
or taking a photograph of a vehicle or its license plate and
comparing the collected data and photographs to existing law
enforcement databases for investigative purposes. "Automated 
license plate reader" or "ALPR" includes a device that is
owned or operated by a person or an entity other than a law
enforcement agency to the extent that data collected by the
reader is shared with a law enforcement agency.
    "ALPR information" means information gathered by an ALPR
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or created from the analysis of data generated by an ALPR.
    "ALPR systems" means multi-agency or vendor agreements
that allow the sharing of ALPR information collected in
Illinois.
    "ALPR user" means a person or entity that owns or operates
an ALPR device.
    "Law enforcement agency" means a State or local agency,
unit of local government, or private entity charged with the
enforcement of State, county, or municipal laws or with
managing custody of detained persons in any state or
jurisdiction.
    (b) An ALPR user shall not sell, share, allow access to, or
transfer ALPR information to any state or local jurisdiction
for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that:
        (1) denies or interferes with a person's right to
    choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any
    lawful health care services as defined by the Lawful
    Health Care Activity Act; or
        (2) permits the detention or investigation of a person
    based on the person's immigration status.
    (c) Any ALPR user in this State, including any law
enforcement agency of this State that uses ALPR systems, shall
not share ALPR information with an out-of-state law
enforcement agency without first obtaining a written
declaration from the out-of-state law enforcement agency that
it expressly affirms that ALPR information obtained shall not
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be used in a manner that violates subsection (b). If a written
declaration of affirmation is not executed, the law
enforcement agency shall not share the ALPR information with
the out-of-state law enforcement agency.
    (d) ALPR information shall be held confidentially to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
    (e) Nothing in this Act shall define or limit any rights
under the Reproductive Health Act.
    (f) A law enforcement agency may retain ALPR system 
detection records for 5 years after the date of the creation of 
the records. The detection records shall be archived 90 days 
after the creation of the records unless the information is 
relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial 
and shall be accessed only for use in a felony criminal 
investigation or an investigation into police misconduct. Any 
detection records that are older than 90 days shall only be 
accessed with the written approval of the law enforcement 
agency head or the law enforcement agency head's designee. All 
detection records archived after 90 days shall not be 
searchable by out-of-state agencies. All detection records 
must be destroyed 5 years after the records were created 
unless the information is relevant to an ongoing investigation 
or pending criminal trial. The Illinois State Police shall 
retain ALPR detection records for a period that is consistent 
with the provisions of the Expressway Camera Act and the State 
Records Act.
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(Source: P.A. 103-540, eff. 1-1-24.)

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the definition of "automated license plate reader" or " ALPR" to mean a camera or system of cameras using computer algorithms to convert images of license plates into automated computer-recognized searchable alphanumeric data (rather than an electronic device) that is mounted on a law enforcement vehicle or positioned in a stationary location and that is capable of recording data on or taking a photograph of a vehicle or its license plate and comparing the collected data and photographs to existing law enforcement databases for investigative purposes. Allows a law enforcement agency to retain ALPR system detection records for 5 years after the date of the creation of the records. Requires the detection records to be archived 90 days after the creation of the records unless the information is relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial. Provides that any detection records that are older than 90 days shall only be accessed with the written approval of the law enforcement agency head. Prohibits all detection records archived after 90 days from being searchable by out-of-state agencies. Requires all detection records to be destroyed 5 years after the records were created unless the information is relevant to an ongoing investigation or pending criminal trial. Requires the Illinois State Police to retain ALPR detection records for a period that is consistent with the provisions of the Expressway Camera Act and the State Records Act.

Sponsors

Sen. Laura Murphy (D) sponsors SB 3257, and 1 member has co-sponsored it.

Committees

SB 3257 went before 2 committees: Assignments and Executive.

Assignments
Assignments
Referred to · Feb 3, 2026
Executive
Executive
Referred to · Feb 17, 2026

History

SB 3257 has taken 11 actions since Feb 3, 2026, the latest on May 22, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 22, 2026
Senate
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 15, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

Votes

SB 3257 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: ilga.gov · legiscan.com