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MN SF3637

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Howe

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.71 to explicitly authorize optometrists (in addition to physicians) to prescribe tinted window glazing materials for vehicles based on medical need

  • Prescriptions for medical window tinting must specify whether the condition is temporary or permanent, the minimum light transmittance percentage needed, and include an expiration date no more than two years from issuance (unless the condition is permanent)

  • Allows drivers to use window tinting prescribed for a family member (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse) or a person they serve as personal care attendant, provided the prescription specifies up to two vehicles by make, model, and license plate

  • Effective retroactively from July 1, 2025, applying to prescriptions issued on or after that date

Legislative Description

Optometrists prescribing of certain window glaze materials authorization clarification provision

Last Action

Second reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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