Bill > SB302

This bill amends Alabama's motorcycle safety laws to allow individuals who are 18 years of age or older to operate or ride a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle without wearing a protective helmet, provided they have health insurance that covers medical expenses resulting from motorcycle-related crashes. The bill modifies existing language to replace "person shall" with "individual may" throughout the statute, and specifically creates an exception to the mandatory helmet law for adults who have appropriate health insurance coverage. Other existing requirements remain in place, such as the need to wear shoes while operating a motorcycle and restrictions on allowing juveniles to ride without helmets or proper footwear. The law will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving time for riders and insurance providers to prepare for the new provisions. The bill maintains the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency's authority to approve protective headgear standards and publish approved helmet lists.

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