BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1485: Motorcycle helmet use

Limiting mandatory motorcycle helmet use to persons under the age of eighteen.

Summary

Authorizes a person who is at least eighteen years old to operate or ride on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street without wearing a motorcycle helmet.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1485), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the use of motorcycle helmets;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2017First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1485 (2025–26) Services and activities fees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1485 (2023–24) Roadside safety measures · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1485 (2021–22) Women's Suffrage Day · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1485 (2019–20) Religious coordinator appt. · Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2019
HB 1485 (2015–16) Family medicine residencies · Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2015
HB 1485 (2013–14) Transp benefit district fees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1485 (2011–12) Charitable solicitations · Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2011
HB 1485 (2009–10) Medical & mobility equipment · Did not pass · died in committee