Bill > S08824

This bill clarifies requirements for motor vehicle glass repair facilities, particularly concerning advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which are electronic systems in vehicles designed to help drivers with safety and convenience features. The bill mandates that these facilities must inform consumers if an ADAS recalibration is needed after glass repair or replacement and ensure that any recalibration meets the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. It also requires detailed notifications to consumers about ADAS status, recalibration needs, and the facility's capability to perform it, directing them to certified dealerships or specialists if they cannot. The bill prohibits insurers from requiring the use of replacement glass that cannot be calibrated to manufacturer specifications and states that facilities cannot charge for unsuccessful recalibrations. Furthermore, it clarifies that facilities cannot include assignment of benefits clauses in consumer agreements and revises penalties for violations, starting with a written warning for the first offense and escalating to civil penalties for subsequent violations. The bill also specifies that these regulations do not exempt repair shops from other applicable laws.