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MI SB0527

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rebekah Warren

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the mandatory crash helmet requirement for motorcycle operators and riders aged 21 and older who have a motorcycle endorsement for at least 2 years or completed a safety course
  • Eliminates the requirement for operators and riders to maintain first-party medical benefits insurance ($20,000 minimum) as an alternative to wearing crash helmets
  • Retains mandatory helmet requirements for motorcycle operators and all riders under 19 years of age operating mopes on public roads
  • Adds exemption from helmet requirements for autocycles equipped with roofs meeting crash helmet safety standards, but requires seat belt use instead
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Vehicles; motorcycles; motorcycle helmet requirement; provide for. Amends sec. 658 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.658).

Vehicles: motorcycles

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

9/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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