Definition of governmental agency expansion in the emergency and public safety communications chapter of law

This bill expands the legal definition of "governmental agency" in Minnesota's emergency communications law to include any entity that has authority to provide emergency services, not just those currently operating them. It directly affects tribal agencies, local governments, and special districts that offer or could offer firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services. The key change amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 403.02, subdivision 14, by adding "or has authority to provide" before listing the services. This clarification ensures the law covers agencies with the legal authority to deliver emergency services, even if they aren't actively providing them at the moment.