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MO HB2720

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Delus Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons 21 years of age or older are exempt from Missouri's motorcycle helmet requirement from August 1 through August 21 of each year
  • The exemption applies to both operators and passengers on motorcycles and motortricycles
  • Protective headgear is still required at all other times for all riders when the vehicle is in motion on state highways
  • Failure to wear protective headgear remains an infraction with a maximum fine of $25 and no points assessed to the license
  • Riders under 21 years of age must continue to wear helmets year-round

Legislative Description

Specifies that the requirement that every person operating or riding on a motorcycle on any state highway wear protective headgear will not apply from August 1 through August 21 of each year

Last Action

Referred: Transportation(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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