To:  Manufacturers, Distributors, and New York      Dealers/Installers

 From:  Darrell Smith, Executive Director

Subject:  New York Legislation (Assembly Bill 1687)

Date:  June 22, 2005

On February 7, 2005 we alerted you to the re-introduction of Assembly Bill            1687 (Gantt). There is a strong possibility that Assembly Bill 1687 will pass             the House before the close of the session. This bill would restrict the light transmittance on all windows of all vehicles to 70% including SUVs. This will             effectively outlaw all aftermarket window film and every new SUV for sale in            New York.

The Legislative Consultant has been working with Assemblyman Cusick to       develop legislation that will create an environment that ensures the safety of        New York’s law enforcement officers and allows for the continued operation of              legal window tinting businesses.  Assemblyman Gantt’s office has been          informed of the strides taken to reach an agreement, but he is likely to              pursue AB 1687 despite our efforts.

It is imperative that every member in New York contacts their legislator       immediately (Both Assemblymen and Senators) to inform them of the harm           this bill could do to our industry and the automotive industry as a whole. It is  important to remind them of the benefits of legal window film and the impact           this legislation will have on your business. 

If you have any questions, please contact the IWFA Legislative Consultant               at (804) 643-4433.

To find contact information for your assemblyman or senator, please go to               the following Web sites:

http://assembly.state.ny.us/

http://www.senate.state.ny.us/senatehomepage.nsf/home?openform