2011 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 274

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegates Niemann, Barnes, Carr, S. Robinson, Ross, Stein, and Walker
Entitled:
Motor Scooter and Moped Rentals - Protective Headgear - Requirement

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an individual from operating or riding on a rented motor scooter or moped unless the individual is wearing protective headgear; requiring a person who rents a motor scooter or moped to another person to provide the other person and any accompanying rider with protective headgear; and establishing that the failure of specified individuals to wear protective headgear may not diminish the recovery of specified damages.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/31
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/2
Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Referred to interim study by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Doyle L. Niemann, District 47
Delegate Ben Barnes, District 21
Delegate Alfred C. Carr, Jr., District 18
Delegate Shane Robinson, District 39
Delegate Justin D. Ross, District 22
Delegate Dana Stein, District 11
Delegate Jay Walker, District 26

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Damages
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Leases and Rent
Mopeds
Motorcycles and Motor Scooters
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation
( 18-109 , 21-1306 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Environmental Matters