Use of counterfeit supplemental restraint system components and nonfunctional airbags in motor vehicles prohibited, and penalties applied.

This bill prohibits the sale, installation, or transfer of counterfeit airbag parts and nonfunctional airbags in Minnesota motor vehicles. It defines counterfeit parts as those bearing unauthorized manufacturer marks and nonfunctional airbags as those that are damaged, electrically faulty, or designed to mislead owners about their working status. Dealers, mechanics, and vehicle sellers must comply with these restrictions, with exceptions for law enforcement vehicles and owners unaware of the defects. Violations are classified as gross misdemeanors, and the law takes effect on August 1, 2026.