File Code: Public Safety
Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 248  
- Sponsored By: 
 - 
Senators Pugh, Lenett, Madaleno, Muse, Peters, and Raskin
 
- Entitled: 
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Vehicle Laws - Equine Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors
 
Prohibiting a person under the age of 18 from riding an equine on a
highway, an equine-riding path, or a specified other property unless
the person is wearing a properly secured helmet that meets specified
standards; establishing a fine schedule for subsequent violations of
the helmet requirement; requiring a court to order the parent or
guardian of a minor under 14 years of age who is convicted of a
violation of the Act to pay the fine imposed for the violation under
specified circumstances; etc.
Legislative date is used to record
history occurring in the Chambers
otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
- 1/29
 - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
 - 2/3
 - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
 - 3/8
 - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
 
House Action
- No Action
 
Sponsored by:
- Senator Catherine E. Pugh, District 40
 - Senator Mike Lenett, District 19
 - Senator Richard S. Madaleno, Jr., District 18
 - Senator C. Anthony Muse, District 26
 - Senator Douglas J. J. Peters, District 23
 - Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20
 
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
- Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles
 - Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
 - Fines -see also- Penalties
 - Highways
 - Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
 - Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
 - Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
 - Public Information
 - Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
 - Sports and Recreation
 
Bill affects the following Statute:
-   Transportation
 - (
 21-104 
)
 
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
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Committee Votes :
 
 Senate
- Judicial Proceedings