State Route 80: damage to auto glass.

Existing law vests the Department of Transportation with full possession and control of all state highways. Existing law, the Government Claims Act, governs tort liability for public entities. The act establishes public entity liability for an injury caused by a dangerous condition of its property, as specified. This bill would, until January 1, 2027, deem the elements of liability for dangerous condition to be met, in an action against the department, seeking compensation for damage to a vehicle's auto glass that is alleged to be caused by the deterioration of the road surface, including, but not limited to, potholes and debris, while traveling on a specified portion of Route 80 during a specified timeframe, if certain conditions are met.