An Act requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4775↗ |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
Chapter 85 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 11D the following section:-
1/2. Any person operating an electric scooter, bicycle, skateboard, or other electronically propelled wheeled vehicle, including hybrid electric bicycles, on a public way, bicycle path or on any other public right-of-way shall wear a helmet. Such helmet shall fit the person's head and be secured by straps at all times and shall meet the standards for helmets established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z 90.4) or the Snell Memorial Foundation's 1984 standard for use in bicycling. A violation of this section shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in a civil action. Nothing in this section shall require individuals operating a motorized wheelchair to wear a helmet. A city or town shall be prohibited from adopting any by-laws or ordinances to change the standards required by this section.
Chapter 85 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 11D the following section:- Section 11D1/2. Any person operating an electric scooter, bicycle, skateboard, or other electronically propelled wheeled vehicle, including hybrid electric bicycles, on a public way, bicycle path or on any other public right-of-way shall wear a helmet. Such helmet shall fit the person's head and be secured by straps at all times and shall meet the standards for helmets established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z 90.4) or the Snell Memorial Foundation's 1984 standard for use in bicycling. A violation of this section shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in a civil action. Nothing in this section shall require individuals operating a motorized wheelchair to wear a helmet. A city or town shall be prohibited from adopting any by-laws or ordinances to change the standards required by this section.