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Introduced
01/20/2020
01/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that the prohibition against operating or riding on a motorcycle without certain protective headgear does not apply to an individual at least 21 years old who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least 2 years, has completed a certain motorcycle safety course, or is a passenger on a motorcycle operated by a driver who has been licensed for at least 2 years or has completed a certain motorcycle safety course.
AI Summary
This bill provides an exception to the requirement that motorcycle riders wear protective headgear. Specifically, it allows individuals who are at least 21 years old and have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least 2 years, or have completed a motorcycle safety course approved by the Administrator or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, to ride without wearing protective headgear. It also exempts passengers on motorcycles operated by these qualified drivers. The bill further clarifies that the failure to wear protective headgear cannot be used as evidence of negligence or to limit liability or recovery in a civil action, though it does not prevent lawsuits related to defective headgear design, manufacture, or repair.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Michael Hough (R)*,
Jack Bailey (R),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Jill Carter (D),
Bob Cassilly (R),
Adelaide Eckardt (R),
George Edwards (R),
Jason Gallion (R),
Ben Kramer (D),
Justin Ready (R),
Edward Reilly (R),
Johnny Salling (R),
Andrew Serafini (R),
Bryan Simonaire (R),
Will Smith (D),
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0237?ys=2020RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/sb0237_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0237f.pdf |
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