Proposed federal ‘No Flock Act' would restrict funding for automated license plate readers

First reported: September 15, 2026 · 2 sources

NBC Chicago reported on proposed legislation billed as the "No Flock Act," which would limit the use of funds for automated license plate reader cameras such as those made by Flock Safety. The available article text does not specify the bill's sponsors, the legislative body considering it, or the precise funding streams it would cover. As reported, the measure is a proposal and has not been described as enacted.

Why this matters

Funding restrictions are one of the primary levers lawmakers can use to shape how widely ALPR networks spread, since many local camera deployments are underwritten by grants or shared budgets.

Key facts

The proposal is referred to as the "No Flock Act" and would restrict funds for license plate reader cameras.
The reporting describes a proposed bill; there is no indication in the available text that it has been passed into law.
Sponsors, jurisdiction, and the specific funding sources affected are not stated in the available article text.

Sources

This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.

‘No Flock Act' would restrict funds for license plate reader cameras (Nbc Chicago, September 15, 2026)
Bipartisan No FLOCK Act Would Cut Highway Funds Over License Plate Cameras (Hoodline, September 16, 2026)

About this record

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Updated September 19, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.