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SC H4191

SC H4191
Motor vehicle sunscreen devices


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Introduced
03/28/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-5015, RELATING TO SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE PERMITTED LEVEL OF LIGHT TRANSMISSION FOR SUNSCREEN DEVICES INSTALLED ON THE WINDSHIELDS, SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR WINDOWS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws by reducing the permitted level of light transmission for sunscreen devices installed on the windshields, side windows, and rear windows of motor vehicles. Specifically, it decreases the minimum combined light transmission of the sunscreen device and the factory-installed sunscreening material from 27% to 5% for the side windows and rear window. The bill also sets a deadline of January 1, 2024 for the new light transmission requirements to take effect. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to ensure that existing vehicles with compliant sunscreen devices are not considered in violation of the law after the new requirements take effect.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 03/28/2023)

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