The proposed bill establishes the crime of airbag fraud in Alaska, defining it as knowingly selling, importing, or installing noncompliant, counterfeit, or nonfunctioning airbags, as well as selling vehicles with such airbags. The bill outlines specific actions that constitute airbag fraud, including the manufacture of counterfeit airbags and the intentional sale of vehicles with defective airbags. It also provides definitions for key terms such as "airbag," "counterfeit," "nonfunctioning," and "recalled."

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. Airbag fraud is classified as a class A misdemeanor, escalating to a class C felony if it results in death or serious injury. The legislation does not impose a duty on vehicle owners or dealership employees to inspect airbags prior to sale, nor does it preclude civil liability for any party involved.

Statutes affected:
HB0074A, AM HB 74, introduced 01/29/2025: