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NGA Legislative Report-February 5, 2004

AUTO GLASS
GLAZING

AUTO GLASS
Arizona HB 2312: Sponsor: Representative Marian McClure (R): Summary: windshields; glare reducing materials. Passed Transportation Committee.

Georgia HB 1244: Sponsor: Representative Bobby Parham (D): Summary: makes technical corrections regarding windows and windshields of motor vehicles, and applies window tint restrictions to nonresidents. On second reading.

Hawaii SB 2087: Sponsor: Senator Cal Kawamoto (D): Summary: Relating to traffic violations. Provides for fines for the owner and for the installer who violate the motor vehicle sun screening device law. Referred to Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations Committee. Passed Committee.

Illinois HB 4329: Sponsor: Representative Thomas Holbrook (D): Summary: HB 4329 provides that the exemption from the prohibition against window treatment, allowed to persons with a medical condition that requires the person to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun, applies to window treatments applied or affixed before January 1, 2008 (rather than before January 1, 1998). It provides that the medical certification for a window treatment applied or affixed before January 1, 2008 (rather than before January 1, 1998) must be kept current and must be renewed annually by the certifying physician. It provides that the exemption remains in effect until January 1, 2014 (rather than until January 1, 2008). Referred to Rules Committee.

Iowa SB 269: Sponsor: Senator Matt McCoy (D): Summary: A bill for an act relating to the transparency of motor vehicle windshields and windows.

Kansas HB 2235: Sponsor: House Committee on Transportation: Summary: Sun screening devices, decal, exception.

Kentucky HB 313: Sponsor: Representative Brian Crall (R): Summary: An Act relating to window tinting on motor vehicles. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Maryland HB 229: Sponsor: Delegate Pauline Menes (D): Summary: restricts a person from driving on any highway in Maryland, any motor vehicle manufactured or assembled after June 1, 1937, and registered in the state, unless the vehicle is equipped with safety glass wherever glass is used in the motor vehicle. The bill also restricts the sale of a motor vehicle unless the same conditions are met. The bill requires that the owner of any motor vehicle have any broken glass in the vehicle replaced only with safety glass. Referred to Environmental Matters Committee. Hearing scheduled for 2/10.

Massachusetts HB 926: Sponsor: Representative Daniel Keenan (D): Summary: Petition of Daniel F. Keenan relative to insurance companies, policyholders and the repairing of damaged motor vehicles. Carryover status.

Massachusetts HB 1686: Sponsor: Representative Salvatore DiMasi (D): Summary: Petition of Ronald Mariano and Salvatore F. DiMasi relative to the payment of insurance claims for glass damage on motor vehicles. Carryover status.

Massachusetts HB 1687: Sponsor: Representative Ronald Mariano (D): Summary: Petition of Ronald Mariano and Salvatore F. DiMasi relative to the payment of insurance claims for glass damage on motor vehicles and further regulating the use of specific companies for repairs. Carryover Status.

Massachusetts HB 1688: Sponsor: Representative Ronald Mariano (D): Summary: Petition of Ronald Mariano and Salvatore F. DiMasi relative to prohibiting insurance companies from designating glass companies for the repair of motor vehicles. Carryover status.

Massachusetts HB 2446: Sponsor: Representative Antonio Cabral (D): Summary: Petition of Antonio F. D. Cabral that insurance companies be prohibited from designating glass companies for the repair of motor vehicles. Carryover status.

Massachusetts SB 842: Sponsor: Senator Robert Creedon (D): Summary: Petition of Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for legislation to prohibit insurance companies from designating specific auto glass companies for the repair of motor vehicles. Carryover status.

Michigan HB 4127: Sponsor: Representative Ken Daniels (D): Summary: Insurance; no-fault; requirement to use particular auto repair service; prohibit and require payment at market price. Passed Committee, Passed House.

Michigan HB 5101: Michigan HB 5101: Summary: Traffic control; violations; penalties for window tinting violations; revise to include a point penalty. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Michigan SB 636: Sponsor: Senator Dennis Olshove (D): Summary: Insurance; no-fault; prohibit the requirement for the use of certain auto repair services. Referred to Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

Michigan SB 682 : Sponsor: Senator John Cherry (D) : Summary: Traffic control; violations; points for window tinting violations; revise to assess 2 points. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Minnesota HB 265: Sponsor: Representative Dale Walz (R): Summary: Auto glass claims and coverages regulated.

Minnesota HB 602: Sponsor: Representative Sondra Erickson (R): Summary: Auto glass repair and replacement regulation provided. Referred to Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development Committee.

Minnesota HB 615: Sponsor: Representative Len Biernat (DFL): Summary: Installation of illegal motor vehicle window and window treatments prohibited. Referred to Transportation Policy.

Minnesota HB 659: Sponsor: Representative Chris Gerlach (R): Summary: Auto insurance authorized to cover damage to glass on the same basis as damage to other parts of an automobile. Referred to Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development.

Minnesota SB 615: ( Companion HB 602) Sponsor: Senator Steve Murphy (DFL): Summary: Auto glass repair and replacement regulations modifications and clarifications. Referred to Commerce and Utilities.

Minnesota SB 631: (Companion HB 615): Sponsor: Senator Wesley Skoglund (DFL): Summary: prohibits the use of certain reflective or darkening treatments on car windows. Referred to Commerce and Utilities.

Minnesota SB 855: Sponsor: Senator James Metzen (DFL): Summary: Auto glass repair and replacement insurance coverage modifications. Referred to Commerce and Utilities Committee.

Mississippi HB 164: Sponsor: Representative Tommy Woods (R): Summary: An act to amend section 63-7-59, Mississippi code of 1972, to require motor vehicle inspection stations, when performing vehicle inspections, to conduct a test of the luminous reflectance and light transmittance of windows of motor vehicles that have been tinted or darkened after factory delivery; to delete the requirement that manufacturers of motor vehicle window tint or darkening material apply to the commissioner of public safety for registration and approval of its tint or darkening material and supply to the consumer an approved label along with the product at the time of sale or distribution in this state; to authorize motor vehicle inspection stations to collect and retain an additional fee for conducting tests of the luminous reflectance and light transmittance of motor vehicle windows; and for related purposes. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Mississippi HB 524: Sponsor: Representative Gary Chism (R): Similar to HB 164. Referred to Transportation.

Mississippi SB 2204: Sponsor: Senator Sampson Jackson (D): Summary: An act to provide that municipal law enforcement officers may enforce the motor vehicle tinted window provisions of the uniform highway traffic regulations regardless of the size of such municipality; and for related purposes. Referred to Judiciary Committee.

New York AB 723: Sponsor: Assembly Member David Gantt (D): Summary: Provides for window tinting standards on rear side windows of motor vehicles in New York State and appropriates $50,000 for the general purpose of enabling the superintendent of state police to purchase window tint meters necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. Referred to Transportation Committee.

New York AB 3305: Sponsor: Assembly Member Steve Levy (D): Summary: Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles required by law; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any and all rules and regulations necessary. Held for consideration in Transportation Committee.

New York AB 3387: Sponsor: Assembly Member Steven Englebright (D): Summary: Requires inspection of the vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection to assure that such glass surfaces are in compliance with provisions limiting tinting. Referred to Transportation Committee.

New York AB 5723: Sponsor: Assembly Member Darryl Towns (D): Summary: AB 5723 establishes the "motor vehicle owners' right to repair act of 2003" which mandates automobile manufacturers to release vehicle repair information to vehicle owners allowing such owners to choose among competing repair facilities for the convenient, reliable and affordable repair of their motor vehicles. Referred to Transportation Committee.

New York SB 1142: Companion bill (AB 3305): Sponsor: Senator John DeFrancisco (R). Referred to Transportation Committee. New York SB 1640: Companion bill (AB 3387): Sponsor: Senator Owen Johnson (R). Referred to Transportation Committee.

New York SB 4188: Companion bill (AB 5723): Sponsor: Senator John Kuhl (R). Referred to Transportation Committee.

Pennsylvania HB 2257: Sponsor: Representative Samuel Rohrer (R): Summary: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for promulgation of vehicle equipment standards and for prohibitions relating to sun screening and other materials. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Pennsylvania HB 2346: Sponsor: Representative John Pallone (D): Summary: prohibits sun screening that does not permit a person to see inside the vehicle; provides for medical exemptions and certificate. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Pennsylvania SB 219: Sponsor: Senator Stewart Greenleaf (R): Summary: sun screening devises shall be subject to safety inspections. Referred to Transportation Committee.

Rhode Island HB 6142 : (companion SB 571) Sponsor: Representative Carol Mumford (R): Summary: This act would provide that the medical review board would authorize the issuance of a certificate of medical exemption which would allow for the use of nontransparent window applications. Held for further study.

Rhode Island SB 571: Sponsor: Senator June Gibbs (R): This act would provide that the medical review board would authorize the issuance of a certificate of medical exemption which would allow for the use of nontransparent window applications. Measure held for further study.

Virginia HB 1342: Sponsor: Delegate Harvey Morgan (R): Summary: Insurance; unfair settlement practices. Requires an insurer in connection with a glass claim arising under a motor vehicle insurance policy to disclose to the insured or claimant that (i) the insurer is referring the insured or claimant to a third party representative; and (ii) if the third party representative has an interest in the repair or replacement facility to which the insured is recommended. The bill holds the referring insurer accountable for any violations of the third party representative. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Washington SB 6116: Sponsor: Senator Shirley Winsley (R): Summary: Establishes the autobody and glass repair consumer bill of rights. Referred to Financial Services, Insurance, Housing Committee.

GLAZING

Illinois HB 4030 : Sponsor: Representative Angelo Saviano (R): Summary: Creates the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act. Regulates painting, drywall finishing, and glazing contractors through licensure requirements. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Department of Professional Regulation and the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Board. Effective immediately. Referred to Rules Committee.

New Jersey AB 1096: Sponsor: Assembly Member Gordon Johnson (D): Summary: Expands provisions of law requiring child-protection window guards in multiple dwellings. Referred to Housing and Local Government Committee.

New Jersey AB 3891: (companion SB 2727): Sponsor: Assembly Member Gordon Johnson (D): Summary: Expands provisions of law requiring child-protection window guards in multiple dwellings. Referred to Housing and Local Government Committee.

New Jersey SB 2727 ( companion AB 3891): Sponsor: Senator Byron Baer (D): Expands provisions of law requiring child-protection window guards in multiple dwellings. Referred to Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

New York AB 981: Sponsor: Assembly Member Vito Lopez (D): NYC Ad Cd Increases amount of civil and criminal penalties for failing to install window guards; for a second or subsequent violation the criminal penalties shall be increased to a fine of up to $1000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both; for a first civil violation the fine shall be $1000, for a second violation the fine shall be $2500 and for any subsequent violation the fine shall be $5000. Referred to Cities Committee.

New York AB 8008: Sponsor: Assembly Member Catherine Nolan (D): Summary: Relates to unenforceable liability exclusions in connection with window guards; provides that any release or waiver purporting to limit or avoid liability of an individual, firm, partnership, public or private corporation, public or private institution, public authority or municipal corporation shall be void as against the public policy of the state and wholly unenforceable in cases where such release or waiver relieves liability from the responsibility to provide window guards. Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee.

New York AB 9409: Sponsor: Assembly Member Catherine Nolan (D): Summary: Requires bulletproof glass and/or plastic partitions to be installed at teller or clerk windows; further requires a bank to adopt and implement a security program that provides a schedule of inspecting, testing and servicing of the security devices installed; provides for penalties and for enforcement. Referred to Committee on Banks.