Substitute for HB 312 would require ADAS disclosure, consumer protections for auto glass repair

Delegate Carnegie presented a substitute to House Bill 312 that removes insurance‑title provisions from the introduced bill and focuses on consumer protections for motor vehicle glass repair and replacement.

The substitute would add motor vehicle glass repair to the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and require repair shops to disclose whether an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is present and whether calibration is required after repair. The substitute retains enforcement provisions limited to ADAS disclosure and removes overlapping provisions already governed under the insurance title (Title 38.2). It also prohibits deceptive pricing and preserves consumers’ rights to choose their repair shop.

Industry witnesses including Safelite Auto Glass supported the substitute, saying it protects consumers while allowing shops without calibration equipment to perform glass repair provided they give customers clear disclosure and refer them to a dealer or specialist when needed. Advocates, such as the Virginia Poverty Law Center, supported the transparency measures as consumer‑friendly protections.

The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill by a voice and recorded tally (reported as 7–0). The measure will move forward with the substitute language.