BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 5294: Motorcycle helmet definition
Defining "motorcycle helmet."
Summary
- Provides that "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker indicating that the motorcycle helmet meets standards established by the United States Department of Transportation.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 18, 2001
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Hargrove (D-24)
- Introduced
- January 18, 2001 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Companion bill
- HB 1021
AN ACT Relating to the definition of a motorcycle helmet;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)
13 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
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