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Missouri Governor Signs Executive Order Regulating License Plate Readers

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:14 AM

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order establishing stricter privacy guidelines for the use of Automated License Plate Reader technology across the state. Under the new rules, most vehicle location data must be deleted within 30 days, and integrating the systems with AI or facial recognition tools is explicitly prohibited. State officials say…

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order establishing stricter privacy guidelines for the use of Automated License Plate Reader technology across the state. Under the new rules, most vehicle location data must be deleted within 30 days, and integrating the systems with AI or facial recognition tools is explicitly prohibited. State officials say the temporary measures aim to protect personal location privacy while allowing law enforcement to maintain essential investigative tools until permanent legislation is passed.

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