Bill No. 2159, introduced by Representatives Dobrinski and Seifried, aims to enhance safety regulations regarding 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 the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or installation of counterfeit components and nonfunctional airbags, as well as any object that does not meet federal safety regulations for the specific vehicle.
Violators of this law will face penalties as outlined in Section 17-101 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill is set to be codified as Section 12-413.1 of Title 47 and will take effect on November 1, 2025. This legislation aims to protect consumers by ensuring that only legitimate and functional safety devices are used in vehicles, thereby reducing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.