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New Hampshire's strict license plate camera law becomes model for other states

As backlash to Flock and similar tracking technology grows, Florida and other states look to replicate New Hampshire's 2016 restrictions.

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What to know

  • New Hampshire's 2016 law restricting license plate readers to law enforcement with strict data retention limits (three minutes unless an arrest occurs) has prevented major camera vendors from operating in the state.
  • Multiple states including Florida, Arizona, Connecticut, and South Dakota are now exploring similar restrictions in response to growing bipartisan backlash against Flock and other tracking technology.
  • Gov. DeSantis explicitly cited New Hampshire as a national model in September 2026, while some New Hampshire lawmakers argue the state's own restrictions should be tightened further.

“Taken as a whole, New Hampshire's current camera statute is "fairly narrow" and "far more restrictive" than in any other state.”

Caitlin Hennessy, Research director, International Association of Privacy Professionals · Boston Globe ↗ · Sep 23

Ron DeSantisRon DeSantis Florida GovernorRep. Michael Granger New Hampshire state legislatorCaitlin Hennessy Research director, International Association of Privacy Professionals

New Hampshire's strict license plate camera law becomes model for other states
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Sep 25yesterdaytodaynow · 8:02 PM ET
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    New Hampshire lawmaker seeks further license plate camera restrictions

    Rep. Michael Granger, a libertarian-leaning Milton Republican, files a legislative service request for the 2027 session targeting surveillance on public ways and public property, signaling intent to tighten existing camera regulations further.

    “Florida's going to need to do something for sure on that. I think New Hampshire showed the way it can be done.”
    — Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor · source
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    News outlets highlight New Hampshire law as national model for camera restrictions

    Multiple news outlets report that New Hampshire's restrictive law has prevented camera vendors like Flock, Axon, and Motorola Solutions from establishing a foothold in the state, while other states including Arizona, Connecticut, and South Dakota now seek similar restrictions. Privacy researcher Caitlin Hennessy describes the law as 'fairly narrow' and 'far more restrictive' than any other state.

    1. 1 outlet As states seek to rein in Flock license plate cameras, New Hampshire is considered a model

      first by Boston Globe, 3d ago

  3. background

    DeSantis calls for Florida license plate camera restrictions, cites New Hampshire model — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges legislation to bar license plate-tracking cameras from Florida and explicitly references New Hampshire's approach as a successful template for restriction.

  4. background

    New Hampshire enacts strict license plate reader law — New Hampshire passes legislation restricting automated license plate readers to law enforcement only and imposing tight controls on their use. The law limits data retention to three minutes unless an arrest, citation, or protective custody order occurs, requires officer authorization from department leadership, and mandates that the cameras cannot photograph vehicle occupants.