HB 5151
AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION
TL;DR
Illinois HB 5151 regulates how police and other entities use automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems, which are cameras that scan and log license plates. The bill would restrict how long ALPR data can be stored, who can access it, and what it can be used for. It's currently stuck in the Rules Committee, meaning it's not moving forward right now.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Parking operators, toll road companies, and private security firms using ALPR cameras would face new data retention limits and access restrictions
Repossession agencies and vehicle recovery businesses that rely heavily on ALPR data could see their commercial data-sharing practices restricted
ALPR technology vendors (companies like Flock Safety, Motorola, Rekor) would need to adjust products sold into Illinois to comply with state requirements
Retailers and shopping centers using ALPR for loss prevention or customer analytics would need to review data handling policies
Insurance companies using ALPR data for fraud investigation or claims verification could lose access to certain data streams
The bill is currently re-referred to Rules Committee, a procedural holding pattern that often signals stalled momentum
No specific penalties or compliance deadlines are publicly detailed yet, since the bill text and sponsor information are not attached to this filing
What Should You Do
Inventory whether your business operates, contracts with, or buys data from ALPR systems in Illinois
Ask your vendor partners (parking, security, repo, insurance data providers) how they would adapt if Illinois imposes retention caps and access limits
Have legal review your current ALPR data sharing agreements for Illinois-sourced data
Monitor the Illinois Rules Committee for any movement; bills parked here often die but can be revived quickly
Flag this bill to government affairs teams if your company sells ALPR hardware, software, or data services in Illinois
Who It Affects
Status Timeline
committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026