Don’t Spy On Me Act of 2026

Summary#

The bill would bar heads of government agencies from creating or maintaining databases that link a person’s or organization’s name, or a vehicle’s license plate, to identifying information collected by automated license plate readers. This information could include vehicle features and location data. A person or organization whose information is involved could sue the agency for actual damages, an additional $25,000 if the court finds the agency targeted them, an injunction, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

What it means for you#

If your information were included in a database that violated the bill’s ban, you could bring a civil action against the agency. The bill has been referred to a House committee and is not described as enacted.

Expenses#

No publicly available information about government implementation costs. The bill would allow courts to award damages, attorney’s fees, and costs in qualifying lawsuits.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

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