The proposed bill establishes the crime of airbag fraud in Alaska, defining it as the act of knowingly selling, importing, or installing noncompliant, counterfeit, or nonfunctioning airbags, as well as selling vehicles equipped with such airbags. Specifically, it outlines various actions that constitute airbag fraud, including the manufacture of counterfeit airbags and the sale of vehicles with noncompliant airbags. The bill also provides definitions for key terms such as "airbag," "counterfeit," "nonfunctioning," and "recalled," which clarify the scope of the law.

Additionally, the bill includes several exemptions, such as for police vehicles, dealership employees unaware of the airbag's status, and insurance companies handling total loss vehicles. It specifies that the law does not create a duty for dealerships to inspect vehicles for airbag compliance before sale, nor does it preclude civil liability for parties involved. Airbag fraud is classified as a class A misdemeanor, escalating to a class C felony if it results in death or serious injury.

Statutes affected:
SB0017A, AM SB 17, introduced 01/10/2025: