Optometrists prescribing of certain window glaze materials authorization clarification provision
This bill (SF 3637) clarifies that optometrists, like physicians, may issue prescriptions authorizing medical window tinting for vehicles. It amends Minnesota law to allow prescriptions specifying medical needs (e.g., light sensitivity), including required details like the minimum light transmittance percentage, temporary/permanent status, and a two-year expiration. This directly affects drivers who require medically necessary window tinting for health conditions. The change ensures optometrists can legally support such prescriptions, aligning with existing medical exemption rules for vehicle windows.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Signed May 12, 2026
Floor votes · House May 6, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
5
Committee
3
May 12, 2026
Signed into law
Governor's action Approval 05/12/26
executive
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Secretary of State, Filed 05/12/2026
lower
May 12, 2026
Signed into law
Governor approval 05/12/2026
executive
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill was passed
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading Passed
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Senate file first reading, referred for comparison HF3844
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Received from Senate
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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