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MI SR0075

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Dedicates the Senate to promoting Bicycle Helmet Safety Awareness to protect children and citizens in Michigan communities
  • Cites over 500,000 annual U.S. hospital visits from bicycle injuries, with 300,000 being children, and notes helmets can be up to 85 percent effective in reducing head and brain injuries according to CDC studies
  • References 14 Michigan children under age 18 killed in motor vehicle-bicycle collisions from 2007-2011, all of whom were not wearing helmets at the time
  • Endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics' advocacy for helmet use and emphasizes establishing early helmet-wearing habits through family guidance
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Michigan League of Bicyclists, Michigan Department of Transportation, and Michigan Department of Community Health

Legislative Description

A resolution dedicated to Bicycle Helmet Safety Awareness in an effort to protect the children and citizens within our communities.

Bicycle Helmet Safety Awareness

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

6/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/19/2013

Full Bill Text

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