MN SF4377

Authorizes transit operators (including Metro Transit and other public transportation providers) to equip transit vehicles with camera systems to automatically detect and record vehicles illegally parked in bus stop zones, transit lanes, and bicycle lanes

Violations identified by transit obstruction cameras are classified as petty misdemeanors, with citations issued by parking enforcement agents within 30 days for Minnesota-registered vehicles or 60 days for out-of-state vehicles

Requires a 60-day warning period before citations can be issued after a transit operator begins using the camera systems, and mandates public engagement campaigns and website information about the program

Establishes strict data privacy protections: collected data must be destroyed within 30 days unless related to a violation, facial recognition is prohibited, and data cannot be used for purposes other than parking enforcement

Commissioner of Transportation must establish camera system standards by December 15, 2026, with violation provisions taking effect January 1, 2027; appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund for implementation