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MN HF4278
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Myers
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AI Summary
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Prohibits knowingly importing, manufacturing, selling, installing, or reinstalling counterfeit airbag components, nonfunctional airbags, or devices that falsely indicate a vehicle has a functioning airbag system
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Defines "nonfunctional airbag" as one that was previously deployed or damaged, has an electric fault, includes misleading parts, or is subject to federal recall prohibitions
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Exempts vehicles used solely for police work and dealers/owners who lack knowledge that a vehicle's airbag system is counterfeit or nonfunctional before sale
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Violations are classified as a gross misdemeanor with a statute of limitations of three years after the offense or three years after the offense was reported to law enforcement
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Effective date of August 1, 2026, applying to crimes committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Use of counterfeit supplemental restraint system components and nonfunctional airbags in motor vehicles prohibited, and penalties applied.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
3/12/2026