New Ban Flock Act Proposed to Limit Government Use of License Plate Readers and Drones
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A proposed federal bill, H.R. 10691, introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on October 1, 2026, aims to restrict the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) by government agencies. This legislation would require specific congressional authorization for federal agencies to access captured license plate data, which includes information from various sources such as drones and fixed cameras.
The Ban Flock Act is significant as it addresses growing concerns regarding the oversight of surveillance technologies, particularly in light of the scrutiny surrounding automated license plate reader networks like those operated by Flock Safety. The bill also imposes conditions on federal funding for state and local governments, ensuring they adopt similar restrictions on ALPR systems.
Looking ahead, the legislation does not propose a blanket ban on drones or aerial surveillance but emphasizes the need for oversight and accountability in the use of surveillance technology. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems
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