Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update and modify the accident report requirements for motor vehicles in Minnesota. It seeks to establish a clearer framework allowing local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with contracted service providers to manage crash and accident reporting more effectively.

Main Provisions

• Definition of Contracted Service Providers: The bill introduces a new subdivision to define "contracted service provider." These are entities that have agreements with government agencies to assist in generating, collecting, managing, and sharing crash reports or related data.

• Authorization for Local Law Enforcement: The bill authorizes local law enforcement agencies to share data with these contracted service providers. This collaboration is intended to streamline the process of accident reporting and improve the management of crash data.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill modifies the Minnesota Statutes, specifically adding a new definition and permitting new practices for handling motor vehicle accident reports. Such changes aim to enhance efficiency through partnerships between government agencies and private service providers.

Relevant Terms

• Accident report
• Motor vehicles
• Local law enforcement
• Contracted service provider
• Crash data
• Data management