A Rhode Island House bill that “requires that the owner of a vehicle be notified in writing that installation of an aftermarket glass will require re-calibration of safety related systems, for which cost the insurer is responsible” has been recommended for further study.
The bill, H 6104, notes that it “shall not apply to the repair or replacement of motor vehicle glass performed by licensed motor vehicle glass repair shops for non-collision related damage pursuant to chapter 38.5 of title 5.; provided, the owner of the vehicle is notified in writing that installation of an aftermarket glass will require re-calibration of safety related systems, for which cost the insurer is responsible; provided, further, that an OEM glass is installed if specifically requested by the vehicle owner.”
The bill was introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 10 and referred to the House Corporations Committee. A hearing was held on May 14 and the committee recommended “that the measure be held for further study.”
A similar bill, S 850, currently is under the review of the Senate.
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