CRASH REPORT CONFIDENTIALITY
Summary
Creates the Crash Report Confidentiality Act. Provides that a public body shall not disclose a crash report, unless requested by (1) an individual who is an involved individual or involved party of the incident; (2) a person who possesses written permission from an involved individual; (3) an educational institution performing a study; (4) the insurance company of an involved individual; (5) a reporter; or (6) a news medium. Provides that the Act applies to all requests for a crash report, including a request made under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency is not liable for actions taken in good faith compliance with the Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall adopt rules to implement the Act, including rules prescribing procedures for a public body to verify that a person requesting a crash report is entitled to disclosure of the crash report. Makes a corresponding change in the Freedom of Information Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2019
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 13, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 7, 2018
House · Reported by committee
To Civil Procedure Subcommittee
Mar 5, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Feb 16, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Christine Winger
RRepublican
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