This bill modifies the accident report requirements for motor vehicles in Minnesota, allowing local law enforcement to share certain data with contracted service providers to facilitate accident reporting. It introduces a new definition for "contracted service provider" in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, which refers to entities authorized by governmental agencies to manage crash reports and data. The bill also specifies that reports must be submitted to the commissioner of public safety within ten days of an accident, with the option for officers to retain unofficial copies locally. Additionally, it establishes that the new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Further amendments include changes to the format of accident reports, emphasizing that the commissioner of public safety must establish this format. The bill clarifies the confidentiality of reports, allowing access to certain individuals and agencies while prohibiting the use of reports as evidence in trials. It also introduces a new definition for "official accident report" and allows reporting agencies to provide nonpersonal data to contracted service providers under specific conditions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the accident reporting process while ensuring data privacy and security.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.011, 169.09