This bill mandates that public water supplies and publicly owned treatment works in Minnesota submit an annual "water access report" to the appropriate agency by March 1 each year. The report must detail the water utility's policies regarding late payments, service termination, payment plans, alternative rate structures, and local ordinances affecting these policies. Additionally, it requires specific data on account management, including the total number of accounts, terminations for nonpayment, and financial statements for the previous fiscal year. The bill also stipulates that the appropriate agency must post these reports on its website for public access.

Furthermore, the bill defines key terms such as "public water supply," "water utility," and outlines the responsibilities of the appropriate agencies, which include the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in water access policies, ensuring that customers have access to necessary information regarding their water services. The bill also requires that any individual with relevant information must provide it to the reporting water utility upon request, thereby facilitating comprehensive reporting.