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MD HB639
MD HB639Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement - Exception (In Remembrance of Gary "Pappy" Boward)
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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
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 motorcycle riders and passengers to wear protective headgear. 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 are exempt from the headgear requirement. The bill also provides that the failure to wear protective headgear cannot be used as evidence of negligence, contributory negligence, or to limit liability or recovery in a civil action, except in cases involving the design, manufacture, or repair of the headgear itself.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
William Wivell (R)*,
Terry Baker (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Andre Johnson (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
William Valentine (R),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/15/2024 ) (on 02/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0639?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0639f.pdf |
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