Bill > S2426

This bill amends Massachusetts law to establish new standards and regulations for aftermarket safety glass replacement in motor vehicles. Specifically, the bill requires the state registrar to create and publish a list of approved safety glass types that meet specific national standards, including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z 26.1 standard and federal motor vehicle safety guidelines. The registrar must adopt regulations ensuring that aftermarket safety glass replacements meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications and adhere to safety standards developed by the Auto Glass Safety Council. Under the new law, the registrar will be prohibited from registering any motor vehicle that is not equipped with approved safety glass and can suspend the registration of vehicles found to have non-compliant glass until appropriate safety glass is installed. The bill defines key terms like "aftermarket safety glass replacement" and references existing definitions of safety glass, with the overall aim of ensuring that vehicle glass replacements maintain high safety standards to protect drivers and passengers.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2426