Congressman Introduced Federal Airbag Disclosure Bill

The proposed legislation mandates clear warnings for used vehicles lacking functional airbag systems.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Auto Parts

Congressman Introduced Federal Airbag Disclosure Bill

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Should federal law require used vehicle sellers to disclose if airbag systems are missing or disabled?

Congressman Mike Lawler introduced the Anthony Amoros Law Right to Know Act, H.R. 10762, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill aims to increase consumer safety by requiring sellers to disclose if an airbag system is missing or disabled in vehicles manufactured on or after Sept. 1, 1997.

Why it matters

The legislation seeks to prevent hidden safety risks by ensuring buyers are fully informed about the functionality of their vehicle's airbag systems. It mandates visible warnings on sales documents and windshields to protect consumers from unknowingly operating potentially dangerous vehicles.

The bill stipulates maximum prison sentences of 10 years for violations and 20 years if a violation results in serious bodily injury. Courts may also award up to $25,000 in cases involving death or paralysis resulting from non-disclosure.

The players

Mike Lawler

He is the Congressman who introduced the Anthony Amoros Law Right to Know Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Anthony Amoros

He is the namesake of the proposed federal legislation and a resident of Rockland County.

The details

The bill requires written disclosures in ten-point bold-face type on all sales documents and mandates that a conspicuous sign be affixed to the vehicle windshield. It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary for further review.

Sept. 1, 1997 marks the earliest manufacture date for vehicles covered by the bill.
Nov. 7, 2021 was when New York enacted its own state-level airbag legislation.
Oct. 14, 2026 was the date Congressman Mike Lawler introduced the legislation.

Roadmap

This legislation reflects a broader shift toward federal standardization of safety disclosure requirements in the used vehicle market. It follows the pattern set by the 2021 New York state airbag disclosure law, aiming to reconcile disparate state regulations into a cohesive national framework.

If enacted, the law would force sellers to clearly label the status of airbag systems on older vehicles to avoid criminal liability. Buyers would gain increased transparency regarding vehicle safety features, effectively reducing the risk of purchasing cars with non-functional safety equipment.

The takeaway

Consumers should inspect the physical condition of safety features when purchasing used vehicles, regardless of existing legislative protections. Keeping documentation of vehicle safety disclosures can serve as an essential resource if post-purchase issues arise.