Frankfort, KY—In the first legislative session of 2025, Representative J. Hodgson (R-Louisville) introduced House Bill 20, a comprehensive privacy protection bill targeting the use of surveillance technologies and personal data management. The bill, which now sits with the Committee on Committees, aims to impose strict regulations on automated license plate readers (ALPRs), human-implanted identification devices, and tracking devices. Rep. John Hodgson (R-Louisville) introduced the comprehensive privacy bill. (LRC PIO) Key Provisions of the Bill The legislation would establish new standards across multiple areas to enhance privacy protections for Kentuckians: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs): ALPR systems, which use cameras and computer algorithms to scan and store license plate data, would face a 60-day data retention limit. Extensions would only be allowed for active criminal or insurance investigations, preservation orders, or toll collection purposes. The bill prohibits the sale or unauthorized sharing of license plate data, with exceptions limited to law enforcement agencies, subpoenaed cases, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Human-Implanted Identification Devices: The bill bans the mandatory or coerced implantation of identification devices capable of transmitting personal data. It also prohibits unauthorized implantation under any circumstance. Victims of unauthorized implantation could file civil lawsuits seeking damages, including punitive damages, attorney fees, and other forms of relief. A seven-year statute of limitations is proposed for filing such lawsuits. Expanded Regulations on Tracking Devices: House Bill 20 broadens the definition of unlawful tracking to include placing devices on a person or property without their consent. Parents are exempt when tracking their minor children. Violations of these provisions would result in misdemeanor charges. In order to become law, House Bill 20 will need to navigate the standard legislative process, including committee reviews and potential amendments, leaving room for significant changes along the way. The post Comprehensive privacy protection bill introduced on first day of legislative session appeared first on The Lexington Times.