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MO SB1677
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Schnelting
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AI Summary
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Creates "Calvin's Law" (Section 302.023) prohibiting children under 10 years old from riding as passengers on motorcycles or motortricycles unless the vehicle has a proper passenger seat and the child can place both feet on passenger foot pegs, with exceptions for licensed physician medical exemptions
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Requires all motorcycle/motortricycle passengers under 10 years old to wear protective headgear meeting state standards
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Increases helmet violation fines from $25 to $100 when the violation involves a child passenger under 10 years old
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Authorizes law enforcement to stop, inspect, or detain persons solely to determine compliance with child passenger requirements, creating an exception to the general prohibition on helmet-only stops
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to child passengers on motorcycles and motortricycles
Last Action
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2/18/2026