SB41 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Motor vehicles, window tint law, medical exemption for light-sensitive porphyria, applicable to all areas of windshield, Sec. 32-5C-4 am'd.

Summary

SB41 would allow medical tint exemptions for light-sensitive porphyria to cover all windshield and window areas as prescribed by a physician.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the window tint medical exemption rules to let someone with light-sensitive porphyria receive an exemption that applies to all areas of the windshield and windows specified by their physician. Exemptions must be supported by a physician's written statement and can be issued with department-approved conditions and limitations. The effective date is the first day of the third month after the bill is enacted and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Patients diagnosed with light-sensitive porphyria and the vehicles they ride in would have exemptions that apply to all windshield/window areas as prescribed by their physician.
• Other individuals who need medical exemptions to shield from direct sun can apply through the Department of Public Safety with a physician's written statement; exemptions would be issued under department-imposed conditions and limitations.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-5C-4 to provide that exemptions for light-sensitive porphyria apply to all areas of the windshield and windows prescribed by the physician in the written statement.
• Exemptions require a physician's written statement and may include conditions and limitations set by the department; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles