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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 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 amends the existing Maryland law to provide an exception to the requirement for motorcycle riders to wear protective headgear. The exception applies to individuals who are at least 21 years old, 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. The bill also allows passengers to ride on a motorcycle operated by a driver who meets these criteria. The bill further clarifies that the failure to wear the required protective headgear cannot be used as evidence of negligence or to limit liability in a civil trial, with some exceptions related to defective headgear design, manufacture, or repair.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Michael Hough (R)*,
Jack Bailey (R),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Bob Cassilly (R),
Adelaide Eckardt (R),
George Edwards (R),
Ben Kramer (D),
Justin Ready (R),
Johnny Salling (R),
Bryan Simonaire (R),
Last Action
Hearing 2/23 at 2:30 p.m. (on 02/23/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0712?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0712f.pdf |
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