House Bill No. 2159 establishes new regulations regarding the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or installation of certain supplemental restraint systems in motor vehicles. The bill defines key terms such as "airbag," "counterfeit supplemental restraint system component," "nonfunctional airbag," and "supplemental restraint system." It prohibits individuals from knowingly engaging in the production or installation of counterfeit components or nonfunctional airbags, as well as any object that does not meet federal safety regulations for the specific vehicle model.
Violations of these provisions will result in penalties as outlined in Section 17-101 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill aims to enhance vehicle safety by ensuring that only legitimate and functional supplemental restraint systems are used in motor vehicles. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.