Bipartisan backlash to ALPRs grows as two high-profile bills are introduced

A bipartisan effort to limit automated license plate readers is gaining momentum with the introduction of two high-profile bills. Republican Senator Josh Hawley has proposed legislation focused on restricting ALPRs. Meanwhile, Democratic Senators Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, along with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have introduced a broader bill on the issue. These legislative efforts indicate growing concern about ALPRs from both parties. The bills reflect a shared desire to address the implications of ALPR technology.