Bill A6943 — Summary
Title: Establishes standards for glass repair and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems
Bill No.: A6943 (Print Nos. A6943A / A6943B)
Introduced: March 18, 2025
Current status: Returned to Assembly (June 12, 2025)
Note: the full legislative text was not provided in readable form. The summary below is based on the bill title, the bill’s legislative history, and common elements of similar legislation regulating auto glass repair and ADAS calibration. If you want an item-by-item statutory summary I can produce that once the full text is available.
Purpose / Intent
To create statewide standards governing the repair and replacement of vehicle glass (windshields, windows) and to require proper calibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) after glass work that can affect sensor function. The aim is to protect motorist safety by ensuring ADAS features (e.g., automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control) remain accurate and reliable following glass repair/replacement, and to set consumer disclosure and business-practice standards for glass-repair providers.
Key provisions (expected / typical based on title)
The bill likely would require some combination of the following:
Standards for glass repair and replacement
- Minimum workmanship and materials standards (OEM or equivalent glass and adhesives).
- Required documentation/records for each repair or replacement (vehicle, VIN, parts used, technician identity, date).
ADAS calibration requirements
- Mandatory pre- and/or post-replacement ADAS diagnostic checks and calibrations when windshield or sensor-mounted glass is repaired or replaced.
- Use of manufacturer-recommended calibration procedures or certified equipment.
- Prohibition on returning vehicles to road without required calibrations completed (or appropriate temporary warnings/limitations).
Technician / facility qualifications
- Certification or training requirements for technicians who perform glass replacement or ADAS calibration.
- Equipment standards for calibration (e.g., specified diagnostic tools, targets).
Consumer protections / disclosures
- Required disclosure to vehicle owners when ADAS can be affected, including an explanation of calibration needs, estimated cost, time required, and potential safety implications.
- Written estimate and documented acknowledgement that ADAS sensors were calibrated (or explanation if calibration not performed).
Insurance and payment provisions (possible)
- Requirements for insurers to cover calibration when glass replacement is necessary and ADAS is affected.
- Prohibition on steering customers away from OEM calibration on basis of cost alone.
Enforcement and penalties
- Civil penalties, remedial orders, and recordkeeping enforcement by the relevant state agency (likely Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of State, or consumer protection agency).
- Possible private right of action or administrative complaint process for consumers.
Effective dates and grandfathering
- Timetable for compliance and phased implementation of training/certification requirements.
Who would be affected
- Vehicle owners and drivers (safety, out-of-pocket costs, service decisions).
- Auto glass repair shops, dealerships, collision repair shops, independent technicians (new obligations, training/certification, equipment investment).
- Automobile manufacturers and parts suppliers (OEM calibration procedures; potential role in certifying procedures/equipment).
- Insurers (possible claims/payment policies).
- State enforcement/regulatory agencies responsible for consumer protection, motor vehicle safety, and business regulation.
Legislative status and key actions
- Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection: March 18, 2025
- Multiple amendments and print numbers (A6943A, A6943B) in May 2025
- Passed Assembly: June 6, 2025 (ordered to third reading, Rules cal.)
- Delivered to Senate / Passed Senate: June 12, 2025
- Substituted for S4879B (companion) and returned to Assembly: June 12, 2025
Because the bill was returned to the Assembly after Senate passage, the Assembly must take final action (concur in Senate amendments or resolve differences) before it can be sent to the Governor.
Potential impacts and considerations
- Safety improvement by ensuring ADAS functions correctly after glass work.
- Compliance costs for small repair shops (training, diagnostic/calibration equipment).
- Potential short-term increases in consumer out-of-pocket costs if calibration is not covered by insurance.
- Need for clear technical guidance (e.g., which vehicles/sensors require calibration and acceptable calibration methods) to avoid inconsistent enforcement.
If you’d like, I can:
- Retrieve and summarize the official bill text (A6943B) line-by-line; or
- Produce a checklist for repair shops summarizing typical compliance actions (training, equipment, documentation).
