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MO HB3119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Renee Reuter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all motorcycle and motortricycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear while the vehicle is in motion, eliminating the current exemption for riders age 26 and older
  • Repeals Section 302.026, which allowed riders 26+ to ride without helmets if they carried health insurance covering motorcycle accident injuries
  • Removes the prohibition on stopping, inspecting, or detaining riders solely to check helmet compliance
  • Removes the ban on political subdivisions imposing their own helmet requirements
  • Violation of the helmet requirement is an infraction with a maximum fine of $25 and no court costs or license points assessed

Legislative Description

Requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

1/29/2026

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