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Montana Senate Eyes New Privacy Rules for License Plate Cameras | Boise News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
License plate cameras are invading private parking lots—and Montanans are furious. After a photo of one sparked outrage online in Kalispell, fears over privacy surged, with some even threatening to take matters into their own hands. Though these systems have quietly been deployed across Montana’s major cities for years—sometimes even issuing parking tickets—the growing use by private companies has reignited debate. In 2017, Montana passed strong privacy protections limiting government use on public roads, but now a state senator wants to revisit those rules. He plans to introduce legislation requiring public hearings for cameras on public property and tighten data collection and sharing rules—including holding private companies accountable for handing over data to law enforcement without oversight. With privacy concerns rising across the political spectrum, this could be the moment Montana steps up to protect its citizens’ rights. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/17/repub/montana-lawmaker-looks-to-strengthen-privacy-laws-surrounding-license-plate-recognition-camera-use/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f3f59d8349f4abe1 Report issues to [email protected].