2009 House Bill 4747

Repeal motorcycle helmet mandate

Introduced in the House

March 31, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To repeal the mandatory motorcycle helmet requirement. The bill does not impose any conditions or fees on an individual’s choice to ride without a helmet.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2010

Substitute offered by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Green (R-77)

To require a rider not wearing a helmet to carry extra insurance specified in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4138, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4138 would require motorcyclists who ride without a helmet to purchase the unlimited personal injury protection (PIP) required for other vehicle owners under the state no-fault automobile insurance law.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 63 to 46 (details)

To repeal the mandatory motorcycle helmet requirement for riders age 21 and above who carry extra insurance covering the costs of a rider's injuries.

Received in the Senate

April 14, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform