Amendment ID: S2120-1-R1

Redraft Amendment 1

Public Safety Software

Messrs. Rush and deMacedo move to amend the amendment by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:-

SECTION _. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of motor vehicle accident reports prepared by or submitted to law enforcement, municipalities or other governmental agencies may contract with an online data service provider for the collection, storage and public dissemination of such records.  Municipalities or other governmental agencies may charge a reasonable convenience fee for such service not to exceed $10; provided, however, that a municipality or government agency charging such a convenience fee shall make available public records from motor vehicle accident reports consistent with chapter 66 of the General Laws to a person required to submit such a report under section 26 of chapter 90 of the General Laws or individuals directly involved in the accident.  Municipalities or other governmental agencies may provide reports from data service providers in an alternative format.