Motorcycles; certain aged individuals with certain insurance authorized to operate without helmets
SB 302 amends existing law regarding motorcycle helmet use in Alabama. It authorizes individuals aged 18 years or older to operate or ride a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear. This exemption applies only if the individual is covered by a health insurance plan that provides medical benefits for injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash. The bill maintains requirements for wearing shoes and existing rules for juveniles.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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5
Key actions
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Committee
2
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Banking and Insurance)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shay Shelnutt
RRepublican
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