Bill Title: As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 21 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2016-03-22 - Failed in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Comm [SB0925 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	SENATE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee	2016-03-22	5	6	0	0	11	Failed	Link	View
Senate	SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee	2015-04-08	5	4	0	0	9	Passed	Link	View
Senate	SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee	2015-03-25	4	4	1	0	9	Passed	Link	View

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