S5274119th CongressWALLET

Ride in Freedom Act

Sponsored By: Senator Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Introduced

Summary

Makes motorcycle helmet use optional in Washington, D.C. The Ride in Freedom Act would bar the District from requiring a helmet to operate or ride a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. It would repeal D.C.'s current helmet mandate and set helmet and vehicle definitions by referencing D.C. Municipal Regulations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New helmet rules for DC riders

If enacted, the bill would stop the District of Columbia from requiring a person to wear a protective helmet to operate or ride a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle in the District. It would repeal the existing D.C. helmet rule in Section 2215.3 of title 18 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations. The bill would define "helmet" by reference to section 741 of title 18 DCMR and define "motorcycle" and "motor-driven cycle" by reference to section 9901 of title 18 DCMR. These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

MT • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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