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Legislation


2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 248

File Code: Public Safety Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 414
Sponsored By:
Delegate Pena-Melnyk
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Equine Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors

Synopsis:

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.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/25
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/27
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

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 )

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
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