Virginia is one of just three states that passed license plate reader laws this year, despite widespread interest.
License plate readers collect and store large amounts of data, which is susceptible to data breaches and hacking, according to a report from the Brennan Center for Justice.
Lawmakers in at least 16 states introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers, but only these three states enacted laws this session.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have restricted use of such data.
The new laws establish or amend rules for law enforcement agencies using the high-tech camera systems and the manner in which license plate data should be stored.
Author's summary: Only three states have enacted license plate reader laws despite national interest.