Kentucky HB58: AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
Status: Signed into law, April 10, 2026
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; restrict use of automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; provide that captured license plate data may be retained longer than 90 days only if it is being used in a criminal or insurance investigation or has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification; require law enforcement agencies to adopt and make public a written policy governing use of automated license plate readers; provide that any recorded images or data captured by an automated license plate reader may be made available to the National Insurance Crime Bureau or its successor organization; require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a permit process for installation of automated license plate readers on highway rights-of-way and to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalty for violation.
Subjects: Highways, Streets, And Bridges, Peace Officers And Law Enforcement, Traffic Safety, Transportation, Motor Vehicles, Corrections Impact, Administrative Regulations And Proceedings
Common questions
What is HB58?
HB58 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
What does HB58 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; restrict use of automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; provide that captured license plate data may be retained longer than 90 days only if it is being used in a criminal or insurance investigation or has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification; require law enforcement agencies to adopt and make public a written policy governing use of automated license plate readers; provide that any recorded images or data captured by an automated license plate reader may be made available to the National Insurance Crime Bureau or its successor organization; require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a permit process for installation of automated license plate readers on highway rights-of-way and to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalty for violation.
What is the status of HB58?
Signed into law as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 71) (April 10, 2026).
Who sponsored HB58?
John Hodgson (R, HD-036), with 11 co-sponsors.
Where is the official record for HB58?
On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb58.html