A 5306 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film

This bill updates New York's vehicle window tint regulations by setting minimum light transmittance standards. It requires front windshields to allow at least 70% light (except the top 6 inches), front side windows to allow at least 50%, and rear windows (with exceptions) to allow at least 50% - unless the vehicle has properly adjusted side mirrors for rear visibility. The law also establishes a ±7% tolerance for enforcement testing and adds tint compliance checks to vehicle safety inspections. These changes directly affect drivers who use window tint, ensuring visibility for safety while clarifying enforcement standards.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026 · Assembly Feb 24, 2026

How they voted

5011
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic41
36 Yea 3 Nay 2
87% Yea
R Republican22
14 Yea 8 Nay
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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