BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
SB 5143: Motorcycle helmet use
Limiting mandatory motorcycle helmet use to persons under the age of eighteen.
Summary
- Only persons under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while riding upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5143), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 21, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Don Benton (R-17)
- Introduced
- January 21, 2013 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2014
AN ACT Relating to the use of motorcycle helmets;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
10 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 7 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.
SB 5143 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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