SB 252 – Exempts motorcyclists age 21 and older from wearing a helmet when operating a motorcycle or motortricycle

• Sponsor: Ridgeway
• LR Number: 0818S.01I
• Committee: Transportation
• Last Action: 5/18/2007 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Effective Date: August 28, 2007

Current Bill Summary

SB 252 - 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 635 (2006), SB 12 (2005), SB 744 (2004), SB 226 (2003), SB 646 (2002), SB 18 (2001), SB 610 (2000) and SB 294 (1999).

STEPHEN WITTE