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DE HB103

Bill

Status

Passed

9/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Briggs King

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new definitions to Delaware Code § 4902A including "airbag," "counterfeit supplemental restraint system component," "nonfunctional airbag," and "supplemental restraint system."

  • Defines "nonfunctional airbag" as a replacement airbag that is previously deployed, has electrical faults detected by vehicle diagnostics, includes misleading parts, or is subject to federal prohibition under 49 U.S.C. § 30120(j).

  • Prohibits automotive repair facilities from installing counterfeit supplemental restraint system components or nonfunctional airbags in motor vehicles, and from selling devices that disable vehicle diagnostic warnings for missing or defective airbags.

  • Expands unlawful auto repair practices to include knowingly manufacturing, importing, distributing, or selling counterfeit supplemental restraint system components or nonfunctional airbags intended for use in motor vehicles.

  • Renumbers existing prohibited trade practices in § 4903A and adds two new prohibitions addressing installation of counterfeit or nonfunctional airbags and devices that disable diagnostic systems.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Auto Repair Fraud Prevention, And Prohibited Trade Practices.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Executive6/29/2021
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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