Relating to persons authorized to receive a copy of a written accident report filed by a law enforcement officer

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.