PROPOSEDCaliforniaSep 23, 2026High priority✓ Human reviewed

California BAR proposed new airbag-safety requirements for automotive repair dealers

BAR's pending airbag-safety rulemaking would prohibit specified unsafe, deceptive or previously deployed airbag installations, require restoration to OEM operating condition, restrict acceptable replacement-part sources and require repair dealers to retain receipts for airbag parts.

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California collision and repair shops performing airbag work should track final adoption and review sourcing, inspection and parts-receipt retention procedures against the final rule before it becomes effective.

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