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WV HB2752

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends §17C-15-44 of the West Virginia Code to allow motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped operators to stand astride the vehicle with both feet on footpegs or pedals while facing forward, as an alternative to sitting on the operator's seat

  • Maintains existing safety requirements including mandatory protective helmets meeting ANSI Z 90.1, DOT FMVS No. 218, or Snell Safety Standards for all motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operators and passengers

  • Requires safety eyewear (shatter-resistant glasses, goggles, or face shields) meeting ANSI standards for all operators and passengers

  • Prohibits handlebars or grips positioned more than 15 inches higher than the uppermost part of the operator's seat

  • Passed April 10, 2025, with an effective date of July 9, 2025 (90 days from passage)

Legislative Description

Relating to motorcycle safety

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/20/2025
Government Organization2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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