R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-53-2: Purpose.

Airbag system fraud is a public safety concern for consumers and the automobile insurance system. Efforts to combat this problem, one that could place innocent consumers at-risk of serious bodily injuries, have been piecemeal. This chapter is intended to address the issue in a coordinated way. It is through this collective effort that consumers will be protected and the integrity of the restraint system assured.