The proposed bill aims to enhance consumer protection by prohibiting the use of counterfeit supplemental restraint system components and nonfunctional airbags in motor vehicles. It introduces new definitions related to these components, including what constitutes a "counterfeit supplemental restraint system component" and a "nonfunctional airbag." The bill outlines specific prohibitions against knowingly importing, manufacturing, selling, or installing these components, as well as selling vehicles equipped with them. Exceptions are made for certain individuals, such as those working in law enforcement or dealers who are unaware of the counterfeit or nonfunctional status of the components.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 628.26, to include a new provision that establishes a three-year statute of limitations for indictments or complaints related to violations of the new section 325F.663. This amendment ensures that legal actions can be initiated within a specified timeframe after the commission of the offense or after it has been reported to law enforcement. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to offenses committed on or after that date.