BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1639: Motorcycle helmet use
Modifying motorcycle helmet use requirements.
Summary
- Declares that it is unlawful for any person twenty-one years old or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a motorcycle helmet, except when the operator: (a) is covered by a health insurance plan providing the operator with at least ten thousand dollars in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a…
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 24, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bill Hinkle (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 24, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to motorcycle helmet use;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)
11 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1639 in other sessions
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