Loading chat...

NY S09226

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Cooney

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces minimum light transmittance requirement for side windows adjacent to the driver from 70% to 50%, allowing darker window tint
  • Lowers minimum light transmittance for rear side windows and rear windows from 70% to 50% on sedans, station wagons, coupes, hatchbacks, hardtops, and convertibles
  • Removes the exception that previously allowed rear windows below 70% transmittance if the vehicle had dual side mirrors
  • Establishes a plus or minus 7% tolerance for window tint measurements conducted by the commissioner or designee
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Relates to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film.

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available