Senate Bill 2622 Summary

• Requires children to wear ASTM F1163-15 approved equestrian helmets when riding equines on publicly owned or controlled property (excluding public roads), with age requirements increasing incrementally from age 13 in 2017-2018 to age 17 in 2021-2022.

• Violations result in citations issued to parents or guardians rather than children, with fines of $75.00 upon conviction.

• Requires equine rental businesses and equine activity sponsors to post warning signs notifying minors that Mississippi law requires approved helmet use, with signs featuring black letters at least one inch in height.

• Businesses and sponsors failing to post required signage face citations and $100.00 fines upon conviction.

• Effective July 1, 2017, with phased implementation expanding the age threshold by one year annually through June 30, 2022.