A Rhode Island 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, S 850, 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 Senate on May 1 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee met on May 7 and recommended that the “measure be held for further study.”
Click here for the full text of S 850.