Bill > HF1243

This bill modifies Minnesota's car window glazing requirements by updating rules for medical exemptions to window tinting restrictions. The bill clarifies that medical prescriptions for window tinting must now explicitly state whether a medical condition is temporary or permanent, and requires physicians to specify the minimum percentage of light transmittance that can be reduced to meet the patient's medical needs. The bill expands the existing exceptions to window tinting rules by allowing prescriptions issued to certain family members or care recipients to be used, provided the prescription specifies the exact vehicle(s) that will have tinted windows. Additionally, the bill stipulates that prescriptions must include an expiration date within two years, unless the physician indicates the condition is permanent and no expiration is appropriate. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to prescriptions issued on or after that date, providing more flexibility and clarity for individuals seeking medical exemptions to window tinting regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1243&ssn=0&y=2025