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The Flock-Off Act (HR10221) would ban federal funds for automated license plate readers, targeting Flock Safety's core product. Publicly traded Motorola Solutions ($MSI) has exposure through its public safety video portfolio, but the bill is in early committee stage with low passage probability in a divided Congress.
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The Flock-Off Act is a low-probability legislative signal. Motorola Solutions ($MSI) trades on its broader public safety and enterprise communications business, not solely on ALPR. Without a clear path to enactment, the bill does not warrant a bearish position on $MSI. Axon ($AXON) has even less ALPR exposure. The market is unlikely to price in any impact until the bill gains significant traction, which is not expected.
On September 2, 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the Flock-Off Act (HR10221) in the House. The bill prohibits any federal funds from being used to purchase, lease, maintain, or operate 'covered camera systems'—widely understood to mean automated license plate readers (ALPRs) like those sold by private company Flock Safety. It also requires decommissioning of existing federally-funded systems within 180 days. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and has six bipartisan cosponsors, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).
The money trail here is a prohibition, not an appropriation. The bill does not allocate any funds; it restricts the use of existing federal grants (e.g., DOJ Justice Assistance Grants, COPS grants) for ALPR technology. State and local agencies that rely on these grants for surveillance equipment would need to find alternative funding or halt purchases. The primary beneficiary of the ban would be privacy advocates; the primary losers are ALPR vendors.
Flock Safety is a private company, so no direct public equity exposure. However, Motorola Solutions ($MSI) sells ALPR-capable cameras and video analytics as part of its public safety portfolio. Axon Enterprise ($AXON) also offers some ALPR functionality through its evidence management platform, but it is a smaller revenue contributor. The bill's impact on $MSI is limited because federal grants are only one funding source for local police, and the bill faces long odds in the 119th Congress given divided control and committee dynamics.
Legislative timeline: The bill is at the earliest stage—referred to committee. No hearings or markup scheduled. With a Republican-controlled House but narrow majority, and bipartisan cosponsors, it may see some debate but is unlikely to advance to a floor vote. The Senate would need to introduce a companion bill; none exists yet. Passage probability is low (<10%). Investors should monitor committee activity but not expect near-term market disruption.
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Don’t Spy On Me Act of 2026
To restrict the usage of automated license plate reader system by governmental entities, and for other purposes.
To amend title 23, United States Code, to withhold apportioned surface transportation funding from a State if such State fails to enact certain prohibitions relating to the use of automated license plate readers, and for other purposes.
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