Maryland state auto glass safety regulations implementing the state statute adopting the Automotive Glass Safety Replacement Standard (AGRSS Standard) have been approved by the State of Maryland. The state regulations were promulgated by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and became effective on March 7, 2022. The state MVA was
Maryland has enacted an auto glass safety law that requires the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MD-MVA) to adopt regulations for aftermarket auto glass installations that meet or exceed the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). The legislature in Maryland had passed the bill in April after a 47-0 vote in
Over the last few years, there has been a lot of legislative activity with regard to auto glass repair and replacement. This activity has included bills dealing with requiring auto glass repair/replacement companies to follow the AGRSS Standard, Assignment of Benefits (AOB) and service contracts, OEM requirements and insurance payments,
The Auto Glass Safety Council is in support of HB 519 and SB 445, legislation that would establish mandatory state safety standards for windshield replacement in Maryland vehicles. Maryland law presently requires vehicles to have windshields comprised of “safety glass”, as defined under the law, and vehicle owners to replace
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a controversial bill that exempts auto glass claims from anti-steering legislation. The bill was introduced in January 2017 by Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli. The legislation amends the state’s insurance law to require disclosing that consumers have the right to choose to have their vehicle serviced in a particular shop, except in insurance claims solely involving auto glass.
The state of Rhode Island recently revised the portion of its business regulations for those engaged in motor vehicle glass repair (section 161-RICR-300-5-3). The Rhode Island regulation references the AGRSS™ Standard and the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) in numerous points. The latest update to the document, which took effect
California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair recently adopted new windshield replacement regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2017. The regulations require that those who replace windshields in California: Use windshield adhesives that meet or exceed vehicle manufacturer specifications. Adhesive systems shall be used in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer’s
As of January 1, 2017, automotive glass repair and replacement companies in Rhode Island will need to be licensed. The state’s General Assembly approved legislation this week (2015-H 5607A and 2015-S 0334A) called “The Motor Vehicle Glass Consumer Protection Act.” The bill is on its way to the governor’s desk for her signature.