MOTOR VEHICLES – Repeals and adds to existing law to provide for prohibited acts and penalties regarding air bags and air bag systems.

H 688 replaces Idaho's outdated air bag regulations with new rules prohibiting counterfeit or nonfunctional air bags that don't meet federal safety standards. It makes it illegal for dealers, mechanics, or parts sellers to offer, install, or sell vehicles with fake air bags, nonfunctional replacements, or devices that hide air bag malfunctions. Violations would be misdemeanors, directly affecting auto repair shops, dealerships, and parts suppliers. The law ensures air bag systems comply with federal safety requirements (49 CFR 571.208) for each vehicle's make, model, and year.