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Virginia HB312 and SB767:
What You Need to Know and Why You Should Care

IGA Secures Major Defensive Win in Virginia

The Independent Glass Association (IGA) is actively engaged in Virginia regarding HB312 and SB767, legislation impacting motor vehicle glass repair, replacement, and ADAS disclosures. The IGA formally opposes SB767 as introduced. While recent changes to HB312 reflect meaningful progress driven by industry engagement, the IGA can only support HB312 if it is amended to include our proposed consumer-choice and fair-market protections. Without those amendments, we cannot support the bill.

Virginia auto glass shops must contact their legislators immediately. This is a critical moment. If independent shops do not engage now, legislation harmful to your business and your customers could move forward.

Contact your Delegate and Senator today and urge them to:
  • Oppose SB767 unless proposed IGA amendments are included.
  • Support amendments to HB312 that protect consumer choice and independent repairers.

Why This Matters to Independent Glass Shops

Independent glass shops are on the front lines of vehicle safety, consumer service, and ADAS compliance. Legislation that governs how repairs are disclosed, performed, and reimbursed must protect consumer choice and fair market competition, not unintentionally favor insurer-controlled systems.

The original version of HB312 contained provisions that would have created serious operational and financial risks for independent shops. Thanks to advocacy efforts, those provisions were removed. However, the remaining language still requires clear guardrails to ensure it cannot be misused.
Key concerns for shops include:
  • ADAS disclosure requirements must not be used as a tool for steering consumers.
  • Safety notices should not become leverage for claim delays or reimbursement reductions.
  • Independent shops must retain the ability to provide compliant, OEM-aligned services without insurer interference.
  • Consumers should not be pushed toward insurer-preferred or network-restricted providers.

 

What Consumers Should Know

IGA supports transparency and safety. Consumers deserve clear information about their vehicle repairs, especially when advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are involved.

Consumers should understand that:
  • You have the right to choose your repair shop. Any law that weakens this right reduces competition and choice.
  • Safety depends on proper repairs, not insurer shortcuts. Windshield replacement and ADAS calibration must follow manufacturer procedures.
  • ADAS disclosures are meant to inform you, not limit your options.
  • Calibration may be required after windshield replacement, but you choose who performs that service.
  • Safety and quality should never be compromised by insurance-driven restrictions.
The IGA believes consumer protection laws should make repairs safer and simpler, not more confusing.

Support IGA Advocacy

Defend Independent Glass: Amend HB312 and Support the Future of Auto Glass in Virginia

Step 1: Join the IGA Today

Step 1: Membership strengthens our collective voice and directly supports the fight to protect independent glass shops with the work the IGA is doing on these bills.

Join the Independent Glass Association

 

Step 2: Donate to the Advocacy Program

IGA's Position: Full Support ONLYwith Amendments

The IGA supports the current House Substitute version of HB312 (1/22/2026) because it removed several harmful provisions, including:

  • A ban on post-loss assignments (AOB).
  • Pricing controls and "prevailing rate" language.
  • Claim-number gatekeeping that fuels steering.
  • One-sided requirements targeting independent shops.

WE DO NOT SUPPORT SB767 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE...UNLESS THE SAME PROPOSED HB312 AMENDMENTS ARE MADE!

However, our support is conditional on adding targeted guardrail amendments to ensure:
  • ADAS disclosures remain informational only.
  • The law cannot be used to deny coverage or reduce reimbursement.
  • Referral language does not restrict consumer choice or favor insurer networks.
  • Independent shops are not disadvantaged for providing safe, compliant services.
These clarifications are narrow, reasonable, and consistent with the bill's stated consumer-protection goals.

What Happens Next

Our goal is to implement the proposed guardrail amendments before HB312 advances further in the legislative process. While meaningful improvements have been made, the bill must include clear consumer-choice protections, anti-steering safeguards, and balanced disclosure language to ensure it does not unintentionally harm independent shops or Virginia drivers.

Regarding SB767, the situation has escalated. The IGA has formally requested that SB767 be withdrawn. The bill was introduced with language nearly identical to the original version of HB312, language that raised serious concerns for independent repairers and consumers alike. Since the House has already made significant changes to HB312, SB767 is redundant and unnecessary.

 

Allowing SB767 to continue moving forward would create confusion, duplicate policy efforts, and risk reintroducing provisions that have already been corrected or removed. At this time, the IGA formally opposes SB767 and is actively communicating that position to members of the Senate.

 

The IGA is coordinating outreach with Virginia member shops, preparing testimony materials, and engaging legislators to explain the real-world consequences of these bills and our proposed amendments. However, individual shop voices matter deeply. Legislators give significant weight to local employers, technicians, and small business owners in their districts.

 

Now is the time for Virginia shops to engage directly with their Delegate and Senator. Personal outreach, even a short email or phone call, can make a meaningful difference in how these bills move forward.
Stay Informed. Stay Engaged.
This page will be updated as these bills move through the legislative process. Check back frequently for hearing dates, testimony resources, and action alerts.