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IN SB0463
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
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Persons under 18 years of age must wear a protective helmet when operating or riding a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, inline skates, or scooter on public property
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Helmets must meet impact standards set by ANSI, ASTM, or Snell Memorial Foundation, properly fit the wearer, be in working condition, and be securely fastened
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Violations constitute a Class D infraction with a maximum fine of $50, applicable to both the minor and any parent/guardian who authorizes or knowingly permits the violation
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Law enforcement may impound equipment used in a violation until the parent or guardian appears in person at the agency and provides assurance the violation will not be repeated
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Bicycle, skateboard, skate, and scooter helmet requirement. Requires a person who is less than 18 years of age to wear a protective helmet when operating or riding on a bicycle, a skateboard, roller skates, inline skates, or a scooter while on public property (the helmet requirement). Provides that: (1) an individual who violates the helmet requirement; or (2) a parent or guardian of an individual who authorizes or knowingly permits the individual to violate the helmet requirement; commits a Class D infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $50. Provides that a law enforcement officer may impound a bicycle, a skateboard, roller skates, inline skates, or a scooter used in a violation of the helmet requirement, and that the law enforcement agency may not release the bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, inline skates, or scooter until the parent or guardian of the individual who committed the violation: (1) appears in person at an office of the law enforcement agency; and (2) provides assurance that the violation will not be repeated.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019