Minnesota SF3637: Optometrists prescribing of certain window glaze materials authorization clarification provision

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; clarifying that an optometrist may prescribe certain window glazing materials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 169.71, subdivision 4a.

From the introduced text, February 17, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; clarifying that an optometrist may prescribe certain window glazing materials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 169.71, subdivision 4a. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 169.71, subdivision 4a, is amended to read: Subd. 4a. Glazing material; exceptions. (a) Subdivision 4 does not apply to glazing materials that: (1) have not been modified since the original installation, nor to original replacement windows and windshields, that were originally installed or replaced in conformity with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205; (2) are required to satisfy prescription or medical needs, (ii) the prescription specifically states whether the medical need is a temporary or permanent condition; (iii) the prescription or statement specifically states the minimum percentage that light transmittance may be reduced to satisfy the prescription or medical needs of the patient; and (iv) the prescription or statement contains an expiration date provided by the physiciannew text begin [ADDED: or optometrist] new text end , which must be no more than two years after the date the prescription or statement was issued, unless an indication is made by the physiciannew text begin [ADDED: or optometrist] new text end that the driver's condition is permanent and no expiration date is appropriate; or (3) are applied (ii) the rear windows or the side windows on either side …

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Sponsors

• Jeff Howe (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective date
2. May 12, 2026: Secretary of State, Filed
3. May 12, 2026: Governor approval
4. May 7, 2026: Returned from House
5. May 6, 2026: Bill was passed vote: 133-0
6. May 6, 2026: Third reading
7. May 4, 2026: House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Wednesday, May 6, 2026
8. April 20, 2026: Second reading
9. April 20, 2026: Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
10. April 16, 2026: Senate file first reading, referred for comparison HF3844

Votes

• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage (May 6, 2026): 133 yea, 0 nay, passed
• the passage of the bill (April 16, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF3637?

SF3637 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Optometrists prescribing of certain window glaze materials authorization clarification provision.

What does SF3637 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; clarifying that an optometrist may prescribe certain window glazing materials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 169.71, subdivision 4a.

What is the status of SF3637?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SF3637?

Jeff Howe (R).

Where is the official record for SF3637?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3637&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate