2015 Senate Bill 496

Make operating a motorcycle without a license a misdemeanor

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 16, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To make operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle “indorsement” on the operator’s drivers license a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine and three months in jail for a first offense, and up to a year for subsequent offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 16, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 2, 2016

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received

In the House

March 2, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice