SB248 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

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

SB248 lets porphyria patients get medical exemptions from window tinting that apply to all windshield and window areas prescribed by a physician, and requires a decal with a unique ID and a fee for each exempt vehicle.

What This Bill Does

Expands the medical exemption for light-sensitive porphyria to cover all areas of the windshield and windows as prescribed by the physician in the exemption application. Requires ALEA to design a decal with a unique identification number for each exempt person and to place the decal on the windshield of their vehicle. Gives ALEA the authority to charge a reasonable fee for each decal, with the money used to cover decal design and administration costs. Maintains the existing process that exemptions require a physician's written statement, and sets an effective date based on the bill's passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• People diagnosed with light-sensitive porphyria who seek a medical exemption from window tinting (the exemption would apply to all windshield/window areas as prescribed by their physician).
• Individuals who obtain exemptions for medical reasons to shield from sun; their vehicles would display a decal issued by ALEA.
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the relevant state department, which would design and issue decals and collect the decal fee.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-5C-4 to make porphyria exemptions apply to all windshield and window areas as prescribed by the physician in the medical exemption application.
• ALEA must design and issue a decal with a unique identification number for each exempt person, to be placed on the exempt vehicle's windshield.
• ALEA may charge a reasonable fee for each decal; proceeds are used to cover decal design and administration costs.
• Exemption remains based on a physician's written statement; 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