Maryland has adopted some changes to its Safety Glass Replacement Standards to incorporate the 2022 revision to the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS Standard to its state regulations. The Maryland Safety Glass Replacement Standard mirrors the AGRSS Standard and is the result of an AGSC supported 2021 state law that required the Maryland Motor Vehicle
The Maryland Governor signed the state’s new auto glass calibration rules into law on May 8. The new law, which was passed by the legislature in April, goes into effect on October 1. Maryland had passed an auto glass safety law, which mirrors the AGRSS Standard, in 2021 and the Maryland Motor
The Maryland legislature passed calibration consumer protection legislation on April 4 with a Senate vote of 47-0 in favor of HB 920. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Courtney Watson had passed the House by a vote of 119-18 on March 16. Identical companion legislation, sponsored by Senator Chris West, had passed the Senate by
Identical calibration consumer protection bills have passed their respective committees in the Maryland General Assembly. The bills require glass shops to inform customers if a recalibration is needed, provide a statement that the work will meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications and inform the customer if not performed or
Identical calibration consumer protection bills have been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. The bills require glass shops to inform customers if a recalibration is needed, provide a statement that the work will meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications and inform the customer if not performed or successfully completed.
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 auto glass safety legislation became law on June 1 with the expiration of the state’s veto deadline. The law requires the state Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to adopt regulations that “meet or exceed” the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). The bill had passed the Maryland House of Delegates by a vote
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
by Seth Maiman AGSC Director of Public Affairs Auto glass safety advocates are rejoicing as the Maryland General Assembly legislation that will incorporate the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) into state law is passed. An idea that began with the drafting of a “model bill” culminated on April 6 when
The Auto Glass Safety Council won a key legislative victory when the Maryland State Legislature passed auto glass safety legislation that would incorporate the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) into state law. The bill, HB 519, was unanimously passed by the Maryland Senate by a vote of 47-0 on April 6