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CT HB06505
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom O'Dea
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AI Summary
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Motorcyclists, bicyclists, and skateboard riders would be barred from filing lawsuits related to brain injuries sustained while not wearing protective headgear or a helmet
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Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 14-286d to add the helmet requirement as a prerequisite for brain injury litigation
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Applies to all three categories of riders equally: motorcyclists, bicyclists, and skateboarders
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Creates a legal defense for defendants in brain injury cases where the injured party was not wearing head protection at the time of injury
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting A Motorcyclist, Bicyclist Or Skateboard Rider From Filing A Cause Of Action Related To A Brain Injury Unless Such Person Was Utilizing Protective Headgear Or A Protective Helmet At The Time Of Such Injury.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/24/2025