This bill authorizes the use of transit obstruction camera systems for parking enforcement in Minnesota, specifically targeting violations in transit and bicycle lanes. It establishes a framework that includes definitions, requirements for transit operators, and the authority to issue citations for parking violations in designated areas such as bus stop zones and reserved vehicle lanes during scheduled transit service hours. Violations are classified as petty misdemeanors, and the bill outlines the role of parking enforcement agents, as well as provisions for public information and data practices.

Key amendments to existing law include the introduction of definitions for "transit obstruction camera system" and regulations regarding data governance. The bill stipulates that data collected by these systems is private and cannot be shared outside the appropriate transit provider or local government, except under court order. It also mandates that data must be destroyed within 30 days unless related to ongoing investigations, and establishes guidelines for data retention and destruction, including a three-year limit post-citation resolution. The bill appropriates funds for implementation and sets an effective date for the new regulations, with certain provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.6905, 13.824, 169.011, 169.04, 169.99