Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H3697 — An Act requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers

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This bill adds a new helmet requirement for operators of certain electronically propelled vehicles on public ways.

  • Chapter 85, Section 11D

    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.

    This establishes a state-wide helmet law for operators of certain wheeled vehicles and prevents localities from altering those requirements.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3697 do?
An Act requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers
Who sponsors H3697?
H3697 is sponsored by Steven S. Howitt (Republican).
What is the current status of H3697?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3697?
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