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Newsom Vetoes ALPR Regulation Amid Misuse Controversy
10/9/2025
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- Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 274, regulating police use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs).
- Supporters tied the veto to reports of police misuse, including sharing ALPR data with federal agencies.
- Law enforcement groups praised the veto for protecting investigative capabilities.
- Attorney General Rob Bonta sues El Cajon for ALPRs data sharing with out-of-state agencies; the city says it complies.
