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Relating to persons authorized to receive a copy of a written accident report filed by a law enforcement officer
Sponsored by the Senate Transportation Committee
Topics:Public safety & emergenciesTransportation
Same legislation: SSB 1170
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 21, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 21, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 2, 2023
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 14, 202347–0
- Done: House committeeMarch 29, 2023
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 4, 202397–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 28, 2023
- Done: Signed into lawApril 28, 2023
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What’s in it
AI summary Law enforcement officers can now share written reports about serious car accidents with other police agencies. These reports must involve an injury, a death, or property damage worth at least $1,500. This change only applies if the officer's agency has kept a copy of the report on file.1
Read the official explanation
This bill authorizes a copy of a written report that was filed with the department of transportation by a law enforcement officer who investigated a motor vehicle accident which resulted in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $1,500 or more, and that was retained by the agency of the officer who filed the report, to be made available to other law enforcement agencies. The bill does not apply this authorization to such reports that were not retained by the agency of the officer. Under current law, a person eligible to receive a copy of the report, other than the attorney general or federal motor carrier safety administration, must make a written request and pay a fee, including other law enforcement agencies authorized under the bill.
House subcommittee
Named March 20, 2023. On March 21, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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