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(KSL News -- Side airbags may become mandatory in all vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing a new set of safety standards that include side-impact bags on all cars and trucks.
It's the first major regulatory change since the early 90's when automakers starting requiring front air bags.
Experts predict side-impact bags could save as many as 1,000 lives each year, and greatly reduce head injuries in accidents involving SUV's.
