SB 988: California Motor Vehicle Glass Act.
<p>The California Motor Vehicle Glass Act prohibits insured individuals from transferring their rights or benefits under an insurance policy covering windshield repair or replacement. It requires motor vehicle glass repair shops to notify customers about advanced driver assistance systems and necessary recalibration after repairs. Shops must provide written confirmation of successful calibration, itemized invoices, and good faith estimates for fees and costs.</p> <p>The act also bans repair shops from soliciting claims with incentives like rebates or gifts and prohibits submitting false documentation to insurers. Violations are punishable by civil penalties ranging from $500 for the first offense to up to $2,000 for subsequent violations.</p>
| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read third time and amended. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |