Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HB5151: AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
What the bill says
A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB5151Introduced 2/10/2026, by Rep. Kelly M. CassidySYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act5 ILCS 140/7 New Act 5 ILCS 140/7 New Act ILCS 140/7 Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act…
From the introduced text, February 5, 2026:
A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB5151Introduced 2/10/2026, by Rep. Kelly M. CassidySYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act5 ILCS 140/7 New Act 5 ILCS 140/7 New Act ILCS 140/7 Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Setsforth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license platerecognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automatedlicense plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use,preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reportingrequirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right ofaction. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act.Effective immediately. LRB104 20206 LNS 33657 b LRB104 20206 LNS 33657 b LRB104 20206 LNS 33657 b A BILL FOR HB5151LRB104 20206 LNS 33657 b HB5151 LRB104 20206 LNS 33657 b HB5151 LRB104 20206 LNS 33657 b AN ACT concerning transportation. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 1.Short title.This Act may be cited as the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Section 5.Definitions.As used in this Act: "ALPR user" means a person or entity that owns or operates an ALPR device. "Automatic license plate reader" or "ALPR" means software, hardware or equipment, including mobile applications or fixed, mobile, or portable cameras, used to automatically record data, capture images, take photos and store vehicle license plate information. "Automatic license plate reader" …
Sponsors
- Nicolle Grasse (D, 53) · primary sponsor
- Curtis Tarver (D, 25)
- Edgar González (D, 23)
- Theresa Mah (D, 24)
- Mary Beth Canty (D, 54)
- Carol Ammons (D, 103)
- Kelly M. Cassidy (D, 14)
- Lisa Davis (D, 32)
- Justin Slaughter (D, 27)
- Rita Mayfield (D, 60)
- Anna Moeller (D, 43)
- Lilian Jiménez (D, 4)
Latest actions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
- : Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
- : Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- : Second Reading - Short Debate
Votes
- Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee (March 25, 2026): 8 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: ILCS 5 - Government, New Act
Common questions
- What is HB5151?
- HB5151 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION.
- What does HB5151 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB5151Introduced 2/10/2026, by Rep. Kelly M. CassidySYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act5 ILCS 140/7 New Act 5 ILCS 140/7 New Act ILCS 140/7 Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act…
- What is the status of HB5151?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5151?
- Nicolle Grasse (D, 53), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5151?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5151&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114
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