TN SB1536 | 2021-2022 | 112th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-22 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Pending: Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-22 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Pending: Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 26 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-9-302, relative to crash helmet requirements for riders and passengers of motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and motor-driven cycles.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-22 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| 2021-02-11 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2021-02-11 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB0903 (Crossfiled) 2022-03-01 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
