SF1075

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:

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

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Received from Senate
February 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
February 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate file first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass
March 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
March 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Special Order
April 06, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Third reading
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third reading Passed
April 08, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Returned from House
April 06, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Bill was passed
	Senate	Note	Action	Presentment date
	House	Floor	Action	Presented to Governor
	Senate	Note	Action	Governor's action Approval
	House	Note	Action	Chapter number
	House	Note	Action	Governor approval
	Senate	Note	Action	Governor's action Approval
	Senate	Note	Action	Secretary of State
	House	Floor	Action	Secretary of State, Filed
	Senate	Note	Action	Secretary of State
	House	Floor	Action	Secretary of State, Filed
	Senate	Note	Action	Effective date
	House	Note	Action	Chapter number

Citations

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      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for the exception to window glazing requirements under section 169.71 subdivision 4a.",
      "modified": [
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      "summary": "This bill references the definition of pickup trucks under section 168.002 subdivision 26.",
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