SB 506 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Vehicle equipment; clear film on windshields.

Summary
Vehicle equipment; films on windshields. Authorizes the application of clear film to the windshield of a vehicle, so long as it is maintained in a condition consistent with federal requirements.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 2 comparisons

What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 31, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, primarily resulting in significant formatting and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The text of the law regarding vehicle tinting, windshield films, and penalties remained identical in meaning, though the final version removed a specific exemption for vehicles with mirrors that have obstructed views and standardized the formatting of definitions and legal clauses.
Scope change
The scope of the law regarding vehicle tinting and film regulations remained unchanged; no new exemptions were added or existing ones removed in the final text.
TECHNICAL

A specific exemption allowing tinted films on vehicles with mirrors that have obstructed views was removed from the final text, likely due to a formatting error in the draft or a deliberate decision to align with federal standards.

The layout was reorganized to remove draft markers (like 'Engrossed' and bill numbers) and replace them with official 'Enrolled' formatting, including page numbers and approval stamps.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the definitions section, such as moving the definition of 'Rear side windows' to a different line and adding spacing between terms.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2026

How they voted

390
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 2, 2026
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
13
Committee
7
Amendments
2
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 894 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB506ER)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Transportation Amendment agreed to
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Transportation with amendment (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate committee offered
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Luther Cifers
Luther Cifers
RRepublican
VA
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