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MD SB503

MD SB503
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement - Exception (In Remembrance of Gary "Pappy" Boward)


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing an exception to the prohibition against operating or riding on a motorcycle without certain protective headgear for an individual at least 21 years of age who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least 2 years or has completed a certain motorcycle safety course and for the individual's passenger.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an exception to the requirement for individuals to wear protective headgear when operating or riding on a motorcycle. Under the new law, 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 would be exempt from the headgear requirement. The bill also clarifies that the failure to wear protective headgear cannot be used as evidence of negligence or to limit liability or recovery for damages related to the operation of a motorcycle.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/22/2024 ) (on 02/22/2024)

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