A bill advancing in the state legislature would limit how long law enforcement agencies can retain data from license plate readers. 

A bill advancing in the state legislature would limit how long law enforcement agencies can retain data from license plate readers.&nbsp;

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Bill Would Limit How Long CA Police Can Retain License Plate Reader Data

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Bill Would Limit How Long CA Police Can Retain License Plate Reader Data

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