Michigan Lawmakers Again OK Motorcycle Helmet Repeal

March 29, 2012

Michigan lawmakers are making another attempt at repealing a state law that requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.

The state Senate gave final legislative approval to a repeal of the ban Wednesday by a 24-14 vote. The measure next goes to Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, and it’s not clear whether he will sign it.

Snyder has said he only wants to tackle the helmet law in the context of broader auto insurance reform. But proposals for more sweeping reforms appear stalled in the Legislature.

The pending helmet proposal would allow riders 21 or older to go without helmets if they meet certain insurance and experience conditions.

The Legislature has passed bills to repeal the state’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law previously, but the bills were vetoed twice by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

Topics Auto Legislation Michigan Oklahoma

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  • March 30, 2012 at 6:42 pm
    California reader says:
    I agree. Motorcyclists should be required to wear helmets. Otherwise, taxpayers are stuck with the costs of their head injuries. California has a helmet law but allows motorcy... read more
  • March 30, 2012 at 2:05 pm
    industry insider says:
    Great - in a State with unlimited PIP, I can't believe our brilliant elected officials would even take up a vote on this, more less pass it. Let's have more closed-head injur... read more

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