The Missouri Senate gave first-round approval to SB 610, a bill repealing the state’s mandatory helmet law for adult motorcyclists.
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In a week of heavy legislative activity, the Missouri Senate gave first-round approval to SB 610, a bill repealing the state’s mandatory helmet law for adult motorcyclists. Now, all motorcyclists are required to wear helmets.
Failure to obey the helmet law is an infarction punishable by a $25 fine. Under the measure perfected by the Senate this week, only motorcyclists younger than 21 would be required to wear protective headgear.
For any bill to become law, it must be passed by both the Senate and the House in identical form. These bills are then sent to the governor to be signed into law or vetoed. Joint Resolutions do not go to the governor, instead going directly to the voters who decide whether to accept or reject the proposals.
Lawmakers will have until the end of this year’s regular legislative session, which adjourns at 6 p.m. on May 12, to complete work on all measures now before the General Assembly.