The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.71, subdivision 4a, to modify the requirements for exceptions to window glazing regulations. It clarifies that certain glazing materials are exempt from standard regulations if they have not been modified since installation, if they meet medical needs with specific documentation, or if they are applied to specific vehicle types such as pickup trucks, vans, limousines, and police vehicles. Notably, the bill introduces a requirement that prescriptions for medical glazing must specify whether the medical need is temporary or permanent, and it allows for reduced transmittance to meet medical needs.

Additionally, the bill allows drivers to rely on prescriptions issued to family members or individuals for whom they are caregivers, provided that the prescription specifies the vehicle details and the driver possesses the documentation. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, and they will apply to prescriptions issued on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.71