New JerseyNew Jersey governments would delete plate reader data within 180 days
State and local governments would delete stored plate reader data within 180 days, except when court rules require storage, and require that deadline in vendor contracts.
What it does
State and local governments would automatically and permanently delete stored plate reader data within 180 days of collection. They could keep it when court rules require storage to share evidence in a case.
State and local governments could enter or renew a plate reader vendor contract only if it requires the vendor to automatically and permanently delete stored data within 180 days of collection.
Argument forAutomatic deletion could reduce how long governments keep people's plate images and related data when court rules do not require storage.
Argument againstPolice might lack older plate reader data when an investigation begins more than 180 days later, unless court rules required keeping it.
More detail
State and local governments would have to automatically and permanently delete stored plate reader data. The rule covers stored plate images, scans, and data created from them by readers that use artificial intelligence to check plates against databases. They could keep data when court rules require storage so parties can share evidence in a case. If passed, the rule would take effect immediately, with deletion due no later than 180 days after collection.
State and local governments would have to include a deletion rule in new or renewed plate reader vendor contracts. This covers contracts with private sellers or service providers for plate readers and related data. The contract must require the vendor to automatically and permanently delete stored data no later than 180 days after collection. If passed, the contract rule would take effect immediately and apply when a government enters or renews a contract.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 14Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness CommitteeIntroduced
AI & PrivacyPublic Safety