Senate panel advances bill that shields police surveillance cameras from public scrutiny

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 1,512

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Republican bill that shields police use of controversial license plate reader technology from public scrutiny, even as the sponsor claims it will prevent “government overreach” and provide oversight, took its first step toward becoming law on Tuesday.

The legislation would change state law to codify certain standards for how police can use automated license plate readers, commonly referred to as ALPRs. Senate Bill 1111 is backed by the Arizona Police Association, the …

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