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Arizona Bill Would Prohibit Surveillance Network Without Getting Residents' Public Vote

KJZZ · Howard Fischer · March 27, 2026

Arizona HB 2917 would require a 65% supermajority voter approval before any government entity can deploy a mass surveillance network including ALPRs. The bill mandates 3-minute data deletion for non-matches, bans surveillance near places of worship and political protests, and passed committee with bipartisan support.

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