Regulating motor vehicle glass repair claims.
SB 5871 requires auto glass repair shops to inform vehicle owners about safety system calibration needs when repairing windshields or windows, including whether calibration is required, whether the shop will follow manufacturer specs, and alternatives if they cannot perform it. Shops must provide written updates on calibration success and disclose all fees upfront, including itemized bills and price estimates. The bill prohibits shops from offering rebates to steer claims or charging excessive fees, and bans false documentation about repair locations or damage dates. These rules apply directly to vehicle owners, repair shops, and insurers handling insurance-covered glass repairs in Washington.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
John Lovick
DDemocratic
Co
Perry Dozier
RRepublican
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