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EFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass Surveillance

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Briefings

EFF's 2026 analysis identifies ALPRs as an interconnected nationwide tracking network enabling mass surveillance of immigrants, protesters, and vulnerable groups. While six states enacted new laws limiting police use in 2026, the evidence indicates that without a complete statewide ban, local bans cannot prevent vendor piggybacking or local government decommissioning. The framework advocates for a flat ban on mass surveillance, strict limits on hotlists and storage, and transparency requirements including public notices and audits.

Key points

• Six states enacted laws limiting police use of ALPRs in 2026, including Connecticut, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.

Context

EFF has documented ALPR harms since 2012, including tracking immigrants, protesters, and women seeking reproductive healthcare. State laws are being enacted to limit police use, but the evidence suggests local bans alone cannot prevent vendor piggybacking or local decommissioning.

Limitations

Evidence covers ALPR mass surveillance specifically, excluding automated traffic enforcement (ATE) systems. The 2026 state law count is limited to six states, and the framework assumes no existing prohibitions on storing ALPR data.

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