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MN HF4538

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Schultz

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.71, subdivision 4, relating to vehicle window glazing material prohibitions and exceptions for registered motor vehicles

  • Adds exception allowing reduced light transmittance through vehicle windows if required to satisfy prescription or medical needs of the driver or passenger, provided a valid prescription or physician's statement of medical need is available in the vehicle

  • Requires the prescription or medical statement to identify the specific motor vehicle being operated and specify the minimum percentage that light transmittance may be reduced

  • Mandates that prescriptions or medical statements contain an expiration date no more than two years after issuance

  • Maintains existing exceptions for unmodified original windows, pickup truck rear windows, van rear/side windows, funeral vehicles, limousines, and police vehicles

Legislative Description

Window glazing exception related to prescription or medical needs amended.

Last Action

Author added Sundin.

5/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Regional Governance Policy5/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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