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S 6429

Authorizes police officers the ability to request a person who is driving a motor vehicle with tinted windows roll down all windows to protect such officer's health or safety

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Oberacker

Allows police to require drivers of tinted vehicles to roll down all windows to protect officer health and safety during stops.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 6429

Bill Summary: S 6429

Overview

Bill S 6429, introduced on March 13, 2025, would authorize police officers to request that a person driving a motor vehicle with tinted windows roll down all windows in order to protect the officer’s health or safety. The primary sponsor is Senator Peter Oberacker. The bill has been referred to the Codes Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide law enforcement with a formal authority to request that vehicle occupants roll down all windows during an encounter, with the stated aim of safeguarding officer health or safety.
  • The bill’s title indicates the focus is on situations involving tinted windows, where visibility or communication might be perceived as impacting officer safety during a stop or interaction.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Officers would be empowered to request that the driver roll down all windows of a motor vehicle with tinted windows.
  • The provision is described as an authorization for such requests to protect officer health or safety.
  • Specific details about who must comply, the exact circumstances, exceptions, penalties for noncompliance, and limitations are not provided in the available information.

Affected Parties

  • Drivers and occupants of motor vehicles with tinted windows who are stopped or interacted with by law enforcement.
  • Police officers and law enforcement agencies that operate under the bill’s authority.
  • Potential user communities subject to traffic stops or safety checks involving tinted vehicles.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 13, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Codes (Senate Codes Committee).
  • No further procedural steps (e.g., committee hearings, amendments, or floor votes) are documented in the provided information.

Potential Implications and Considerations

  • Law Enforcement Safety: Could enhance officer safety during interactions with vehicles that have tinted glass or limited visibility.
  • Civil/Constitutional Considerations: May raise questions about driver consent, Fourth Amendment implications, and the balance between officer safety and individual rights. The bill’s text would need to address compliance requirements, reasonable limits, and any exceptions.
  • Operational Implementation: Would require clear guidance for officers and potential training on how and when to request window down orders to minimize disputes and ensure lawful application.
  • Fiscal Impact: No fiscal details are provided in the summary; potential costs could relate to training, policy development, and enforcement.

Sponsor

  • Primary: Senator Peter Oberacker

Next Steps

  • If advanced by the Codes Committee, the bill would proceed to further legislative consideration, refinement, and votes. Public hearings and stakeholder input may inform potential amendments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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