Automated license plate reader regulations close to becoming WA law

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 664

Last Updated: 4 days, 3 hours ago

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Washington is one step closer to adding guardrails to the use of automated license plate readers.

The state House on Thursday passed a revamped version of legislation to implement Washington’s first regulations of the cameras, which have become more common in recent years. The bill now returns to the Senate to concur with the changes before it can go to Gov. Bob Ferguson. The Senate initially passed the bill on a 40-9 vote last …

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