SB 12 – Exempts motorcyclists age 21 and older from wearing a helmet when operating a motorcycle or motortricycle

• Sponsor: Cauthorn
• LR Number: 0301S.01I
• Committee: Transportation
• Last Action: 5/13/2005 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SB 12 - This act exempts motorcyclists age 21 and older from wearing a helmet when operating a motorcycle or motortricycle. Under current law, everyone operating a motorcycle or motortricycle must wear a helmet.

This act is substantially similar to SB 744 (2004), SB 226 (2003), SB 646 (2002), SB 18 (2001), SB 610 (2000) and SB 294 (1999).

STEPHEN WITTE