Clarifies standards for glass repair and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed

Technology advancements make replacing car windshields a highly techni- cal process as today's cars have more cameras and other sensors in their windshields. When those windshields need to be replaced, they also must be properly "recalibrated" to ensure the sensors are properly working. Today, each new motor vehicle is equipped with an ADAS safety feature. ADAS stands for Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADm), which are electronic systems in a vehicle that use advanced technologies to assist the driver. If a windshield on a new car is replaced improperly - if it is not recalibrated the consequences can be catastrophic for the future operation of that vehicle. An error in recalibrating the cameras and sensors of just one millimeter can result in a serious, life-threatening accident. This bill would require that consumers be provided with pertinent infor- mation regarding the type of work being done for motor vehicle glass repair or replacement and whether a recalibration of ADAS is required and whether or not a motor vehicle repair facility can calibrate or recalibrate the vehicle's ADAS to manufacturer' s specifications. If a motor vehicle glass repair facility cannot perform the ADAS cali- bration or recalibration, then they must inform the consumer in writing that the recalibration was not successful or was not performed and that the vehicle should be taken to a facility that is capable of performing the calibration or recalibration. This bill does not prohibit a motor vehicle glass repair facility from repairing or replacing motor vehicle glass.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.