Michigan House Backs Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law

March 29, 2010

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The Michigan House has passed a bill that would let motorcycle riders 21 and older travel without helmets, despite the threat of a veto from Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

The Democrat-led House passed repeal on a 63-46 vote. The bill now goes to the Republican-led Senate.

Granholm has vetoed similar legislation twice in the past few years. A spokeswoman said that Granholm supports Michigan’s current law, which requires motorcycle riders to wear helmets.

The Democratic governor has said she has concerns about safety and what would happen to insurance costs if the mandatory helmet law were repealed.

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  • July 16, 2011 at 7:52 am
    morningwood says:
    let them ride without one, but tell them that while doing so, they are NOT covered by health insurance. Meaning, if you get hurt while not wearing, you cannot claim against yo... read more
  • April 1, 2010 at 4:46 am
    robodoc9301 says:
    It's HELMET
  • March 30, 2010 at 6:01 am
    Wudchuck....wait... says:
    Having trouble following this one... "...if more bikers have accidents and medical bills are more costly because they are not wearing helmets, whose fault will it be, not the ... read more
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