Toronto, Ontario -- New York has enacted a new law setting firm rules for auto glass repair and the calibration of advanced driver assistance systems, a move lawmakers say is intended to improve vehicle safety and consumer transparency as driver-assist technology becomes standard.
The new law, signed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025, requires motor vehicle glass repair facilities to tell customers when ADAS calibration or recalibration is required and whether the work will be completed according to vehicle manufacturer specifications. If a shop cannot perform the calibration to those standards, it must notify the customer and insurer and refer the vehicle to a dealership or another qualified facility.
The legislation also adds consumer protection requirements. Glass repair facilities must provide an itemized description of the work and may not claim a repair will be fully covered by insurance unless that coverage has been confirmed. The law bars assignment-of-benefits agreements and prohibits shops from offering cash, rebates or other incentives tied to filing an insurance claim. Violations can carry fines of up to US$2,500 per occurrence.
The measure originated as Assembly Bill A6943B and Senate Bill S4879B. It was sponsored in the Assembly by Pamela Hunter, a Democrat, with Steven Otis, also a Democrat, as co-sponsor. The Senate version was sponsored by Patricia Fahy, a Democrat. Legislative memos say the bill was designed to address safety risks when driver-assistance systems are not properly recalibrated following windshield replacement or other repairs.
The bill passed both chambers of the New York Legislature in June 2025 with broad bipartisan support, clearing the Senate with only one lawmaker voting against the final version.
New York’s action reflects a broader shift across the United States, where states are increasingly turning voluntary manufacturer guidance on ADAS repair into enforceable rules. Utah and Arizona have already passed laws requiring calibration to meet or exceed manufacturer procedures and mandating disclosure when systems are not calibrated. California is moving toward integrating ADAS checks into regular safety inspections through its Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection program.
Other states are considering similar measures. Bills in Maryland and Illinois focus on insurer payment for calibrations, disclosure of calibration results and prohibitions on charging for work that does not meet OEM standards. At the federal level, lawmakers introduced the ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act in late 2025, which would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to develop standardized guidance for ADAS calibration, particularly for vehicles with aftermarket modifications.
Transport Canada is making certain ADAS features, including automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist, mandatory on new light-duty vehicles starting in 2025. While those rules apply to vehicle manufacturing, provinces are beginning to incorporate ADAS considerations into broader safety and “safe-to-operate” frameworks.
