New York’s 50% tint bill passed both chambers; enactment not established

New York’s A5306 passed the Senate June 2, 2026, following Assembly approval February 24. The official record checked October 14 shows both votes but no governor’s signature.

The bill would change several side- and rear-window transmission provisions from 70% to 50%; it would retain the windshield threshold. Its rear-window language also changes an existing mirror-related exception, so it is not simply a uniform tint-limit reduction.

The posted statute and DMV guidance still describe 70% requirements with window-specific exceptions. The bill’s effective date would be 60 days after becoming law. Legislative passage alone does not make its proposed limits operative.