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Committee backs allowing darker tint on law-enforcement vehicles
Summary
The committee voted to report bill 38 51 favorably; sponsors said darker tint is requested to protect victims and detainees during transport while local safety and oversight remain in place.
The committee on May 5 reported bill 38 51 favorably after its sponsor said law-enforcement agencies asked to allow darker window tint on police vehicles to help protect the privacy of victims and people being transported.
Mister Hartnett said the request came from law enforcement, explaining the darker tint would help "when you're transporting a victim" or someone arrested who needs anonymity. He moved for passage and the clerk called the roll. The transcript records the committee vote as 16 aye, 0 nay, and 2 absent; the bill was reported favorably.
The bill was presented as a technical change to vehicle-equipment rules for law-enforcement vehicles; members did not record further substantive amendments during the meeting.
The committee's action will send the measure to the next stage in the legislative process.
