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SF1075 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirements modification for exception to window glazing requirements

Related bill: HF1243

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1075 is a bill proposed in Minnesota that seeks to modify existing laws related to tinted windows on vehicles. It outlines specific exceptions to the window glazing (tinting) rules:

  1. The bill allows standard or replacement windows that comply with federal safety standards to be exempt from Minnesota's tinting regulations.

  2. It permits tinting for medical reasons, provided:

    • A prescription or physician's statement is available, proving the medical necessity for tinted windows.
    • The prescription details whether the condition is temporary or permanent.
    • It specifies the required minimum light transmittance level.
    • An expiration date is included on the medical documentation unless the condition is deemed permanent.

  3. The bill also specifies exceptions for:

    • Rear windows of pickup trucks.
    • Rear and side windows behind the driver's seat of vans.
    • Windows on vehicles used for transporting human remains by licensed funeral establishments.
    • Windows of limousines and police vehicles.

Additionally, the bill lets drivers use a medical tint exemption for a vehicle not necessarily carrying the person named in the medical documentation, under the condition that the document mentions the vehicle and the driver is related to or is a caretaker of the prescribed person.

This bill intends to clarify and slightly expand the conditions under which tinted windows are legally permissible, with special provisions for medical needs and specific types of vehicles.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
February 06, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 06, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
February 13, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
February 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 03, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
February 27, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order
April 03, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
February 27, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
HouseNoteActionChapter number
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
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SenateNoteActionEffective date

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allowance for medical prescriptions to specify multiple vehicles for tinted windows."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous restriction that prescriptions were only for the person present in the vehicle."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies requirements for exceptions to window glazing requirements for vehicles.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified the types of vehicles and windows that may have glazing exceptions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.71"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific reference to pickup trucks as defined in existing statutes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines what constitutes a pickup truck for the purpose of glazing exceptions.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified definition applicability for glazing exceptions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.002, subdivision 26"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific reference to vans as defined in existing statutes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines what constitutes a van for the purpose of glazing exceptions.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified definition applicability for glazing exceptions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.002, subdivision 40"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "References to funeral establishments with licensed operations."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "License requirement for funeral establishments using vehicles with window glazing exceptions.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified licensing requirements for funeral establishments' vehicles with glazing exceptions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "149A.50"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific reference to limousines as defined in existing statutes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines what constitutes a limousine for the purpose of glazing exceptions.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified definition applicability for glazing exceptions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.002, subdivision 15"
  }
]

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