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Sen. Josh Hawley announces STOP Flock Abuse Act to set federal limits on ALPR systems

First reported: September 30, 2026 · 45 sources

Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley announced plans to introduce the STOP Flock Abuse Act, legislation that would place federal guardrails on automated license plate readers and other AI-powered camera systems. According to a CBS News report cited by TNND, the bill would tighten data retention limits and security requirements for ALPR data. Hawley said the measure is meant to establish basic safeguards and protect constitutional rights, arguing that law-abiding Americans should not be treated like criminals. The bill has been announced but not yet enacted, and the article does not detail its full text or co-sponsors.

Why this matters

Federal legislation would set a nationwide floor for how license plate reader data is stored, accessed and audited, an area currently governed by a patchwork of state laws and individual agency policies.

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Updated October 4, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.