The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.825, subdivision 4, to enhance access to unredacted portable recording system data specifically related to collision investigations. It establishes that individuals entitled to a report of a collision must be provided with copies of unredacted data from all portable recording systems used during the investigation. This includes data on other individuals captured in the recordings. However, law enforcement agencies retain the authority to deny access to this unredacted data under certain conditions, such as if it would interfere with an active investigation, if the data is offensive, or if it is classified as not public by other laws.

Additionally, if a law enforcement agency denies a request for unredacted data due to a compelling reason, they are required to provide a prompt written explanation to the requester, detailing the reason for the denial and informing them of their right to seek relief from the district court. This amendment aims to balance transparency in data access with the need to protect sensitive information during ongoing investigations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.825