Accident report requirements modified, and local law enforcement authorized to provide certain data to contracted service providers for purposes of accident reporting.

This bill modifies Minnesota's motor vehicle accident reporting requirements and allows local law enforcement to share certain data with contracted service providers. It defines "contracted service providers" as entities authorized by government agencies to help collect and manage crash report data, with these provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation clarifies when accidents must be reported to the commissioner of public safety, including incidents involving fatalities, injuries requiring medical treatment away from the scene, disabling vehicle damage, or property damage to infrastructure. It also updates rules about who can access accident reports, allowing disclosure to accident parties, their legal representatives, insurers, and prosecutors while maintaining confidentiality for general use.