Kentucky Representative TJ Roberts has proposed a bill to ban automated license plate readers (ALPRs) statewide for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. The bill aims to protect citizens from mass surveillance, citing concerns rooted in Fourth Amendment protections. Violations would be classified as a Class D felony, carrying potential prison time and significant fines, and would also allow for civil lawsuits by individuals whose data is collected. This sweeping prohibition, if enacted, would halt ALPR usage by law enforcement and private entities in Kentucky, sparking a debate between privacy advocates and public safety proponents. The bill’s broad scope includes no exceptions, affecting over 5,000 agencies nationwide that utilize this technology, including Flock cameras.