Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 375: AN ACT relating to automated license plate readers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 375 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to automated license plate readers. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): to Transportation (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "automated license plate reader" or "ALPR"; prohibit the use, deployment, and maintenance of an ALPR system; allow a person to bring a civil action for a violation and allow recovery of actual and punitive damages; make the use, deployment, and maintenance of an ALPR system a Class D felony and set a fine of $10,000.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Transportation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House