DE SB28

Changes accident report requirements from mandatory to discretionary for the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to supply forms to law-enforcement agencies, while still requiring forms to contain detailed information about highway accidents.

Designates accident reports and derived data as non-public records under the Freedom of Information Act, with limited exceptions for individuals requesting their own reports, insurers conducting investigations, and authorized requesters providing proof of identity and payment of fees.

Allows the Department of Transportation to prepare de-identified quantitative analysis of accident data upon written request for compliance with federal/state/local law, municipal planning functions, or General Assembly members.

Requires the state to publicly disclose de-identified data through press releases, publications, or a state website including accident classification, manner of impact, alcohol or drug involvement, date/time, road conditions, seat belt use, location, and contributing circumstances.

Permits the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System to enter into contracts for the sale of de-identified data related to public safety with pricing based on production and distribution costs, with the Department of Safety and Homeland Security retaining sole discretion over what data may be disclosed.