Alerts
TO: Dealer/Installers Distributors and Manufacturers of Window Film

SUBJECT: New York Legislation – Assembly Bill - AB 359 Representative Gantt

DATE: February 12, 2001

Representative A. Gantt has introduced amendments that significantly change our ability to install film on the rear side windows of multi-purpose vehicles:

The current law specifies that on station wagons, sedans, hard tops, coupes, hatchbacks, and convertibles, the rear side windows must have a light transmittance of at least 70 percent.

The proposed amendment deletes these specific types of vehicles and simply states: No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public highway, road or street the rear side windows of which are composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent.

This amendment also allocates $50,000.00 to purchase meters to enforce the window tint law.

Representative Gantt’s legislative telephone number is (518) 455-5606 his home district number is (716) 454-3670. The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee and it has not come before the committee at this time.

Sincerely,

Darrell Smith
IWFA, Executive Director

LEGISLATIVE ALERT

SENATE BILL 3336

To: New York Manufacturers, Distributors, and Installers

From: Lynwood Butner, Legislative Consultant

Darrell Smith, IWFA Executive Director

Date: February 8, 2009

Subject: Proposals A03609, A01042 and A00970



Each year there are legislative proposals introduced that impact our industry in a negative manner. In 2009 we again have a number of legislative initiatives that will require our collective attention.

Assemblyman McDonough has essentially reintroduced his legislation from the last several years (A06404) which provides for window tinting standards of no less than ninety percent visible light transmittance for motor vehicles in the state and provides $50,000 for the purchase of tint meters for the state police. The legislation would also make it illegal for originally equipped vehicles (new cars and multipurpose vehicles) to operate legally within the state. A06404 was assigned to the Transportation Committee and was never acted upon. We see no reason to expect any different results with A00798.

Assemblyman Eddington has introduced A03609 which would include the examination of tinted windows in the periodic vehicle inspection program. This legislation has also been referred to the Transportation Committee. This is an annual legislative initiative and has not advanced in the past.

Legislation has been introduced (A01042) by Assemblyman Dinowitz with a significant number of patrons that would eliminate the sport utility exemption (MPV) and require the same standards as in place for passenger vehicles.

Each year Assemblyman Gantt introduces legislation (A00970) that would restrict or eliminate all aftermarket film products. This year’s legislation would accomplish this objective by requiring passenger car standards to apply to all vehicles. There is an appropriation to help with the acquisition of tint meters.

The state of New York continues to represent the most aggressive in considering legislation that would have an adverse impact on our industry. There have been a number of media articles, government official discussions, and enforcement comments relative to the problems with tinting products. These discussions result in legislative proposals that are based on misinformation relative to our products. The benefits are not considered and there is a great need for continued education of elected and regulatory officials. This effort will continue as a proactive priority by IWFA.