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
50–11
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 2, 2026
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
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
Sponsors
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