License plate reader data regulation (Bill 113)
Maui County
Summary
Maui police already run about 32 license plate reader cameras on public roadways. Bill 113 bans selling that data for commercial use and forces county vendors to keep it locked down. The committee sent it to the full council with a 7-1 recommendation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The cameras came bundled with a Motorola radios contract plus a $150,000 federal JAG grant; yearly licensing fees run roughly $150-$200 per camera, already budgeted for FY 2027.
Residents get guardrails on how their driving data can be used, while police keep a tool that helped solve about 40 cases in one year.
Residents remain exposed to private and other-government surveillance the county cannot regulate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — September 3, 2026
Maui police already run about 32 license plate reader cameras on public roadways. Bill 113 bans selling that data for commercial use and forces county vendors to keep it locked down. The committee sent it to the full council with a 7-1 recommendation.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — September 2, 2026
Residents spotted Flock-style cameras around Maui and feared county involvement. Managing Director Nishita confirmed the county has no contracts with Flock, though private and possibly state or federal installations remain unregulated by the county.
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