Minneslate Logo

HF1243 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Car window glazing requirements exception modified.

Related bill: SF1075

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill, H.F. No. 1243, proposes modifications to the state's window glazing (tinting) exceptions under Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 169.71, Subdivision 4a. The bill clarifies and expands the exceptions to regulations on tinted windows. Specifically, it maintains exemptions for:

  1. Unmodified and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) replacement windows that comply with federal safety standards.
  2. Medical necessity exemptions, requiring:
    • A prescription or physician’s statement.
    • Specification of whether the condition is temporary or permanent.
    • A defined minimum light transmittance level.
    • An expiration date (maximum of two years unless the condition is permanent).
  3. Certain vehicle types, including:
    • Pickup truck rear windows.
    • Rear and side windows behind the driver’s seat in vans.
    • Vehicles used by funeral homes for transporting human remains.
    • Limousines.
    • Police vehicles.

The bill also allows a driver to rely on a prescription for window tinting issued to a close family member (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or spouse) or someone they serve as a personal care attendant. In such cases, the prescription must list up to two specific vehicles by make, model, and license plate number, and the driver must carry the prescription or physician’s statement.

This bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further review.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
HouseFloorActionSee Senate file in House
HouseFloorActionSee Senate file in House

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifying requirements for exceptions to window glazing requirements under section 169.71, subdivision 4a.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to exceptions for glazing materials including conditions for prescriptions or medical needs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.71",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced for the definition of a pickup truck under section 168.002, subdivision 26.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.002",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 26"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced for the definition of a van under section 168.002, subdivision 40.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.002",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 40"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced for licensing requirements for funeral establishments under section 149A.50.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "149A.50",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced for the definition of a limousine under section 168.002, subdivision 15.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.002",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 15"
  }
]

Sponsors