2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 766

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Senators Astle, Dyson, Edwards, Haines, Harris, Jacobs, Kittleman, and Stone
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions

Synopsis:

Providing specified exceptions to the prohibition against operating or riding on a motorcycle without specified protective headgear; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to study the effect of the Act on motorcycle injuries and fatalities during the first 2 years that the Act is in effect and to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2011; providing for the termination of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
4/6
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator John C. Astle, District 30
Senator Roy P. Dyson, District 29
Senator George C. Edwards, District 1
Senator Larry E. Haines, District 5
Senator Andrew P. Harris, District 7
Senator Nancy Jacobs, District 34
Senator Allan H. Kittleman, District 9
Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 6

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Motorcycles
Motor Vehicle Administration
Reports
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Sunset

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation
( 21-1306 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered