Bicycles: helmets.
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SB 192 — Bicycles: helmets.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing law prohibits a person under 18 years of age from operating a bicycle, riding on a bicycle as a passenger, or riding in a trailer towed by a bicycle unless the person is wearing a bicycle helmet meeting specified standards. A violation of those provisions is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $25. This bill would require the Office of Traffic Safety, in coordination with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, to conduct a comprehensive study of bicycle helmet use, including specified information, and to report the study's findings by January 1, 2017, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/30/15 - Amended Senate Current pdf April 30, 2015
- Amended 04/20/15 - Amended Senate pdf April 20, 2015
- Amended 04/09/15 - Amended Senate pdf April 09, 2015
- Introduced 02/10/15 - Introduced pdf February 10, 2015
- SB192 View text html
Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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May 28 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Set for hearing May 28.
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May 18 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
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Set for hearing May 18.
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 2. Page 825.) (April 28).
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
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Set for hearing April 28.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
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Referred to Com. on T. & H.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 13.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Liu · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Liu
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Leyva | — | Yea |
| Nielsen | — | Yea |
| Hill | — | Yea |
| Lara | — | Yea |
| Bates | — | Yea |
| Beall | — | Yea |
| Mendoza | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 18% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bates | — | Nay |
| Leyva | — | Yea |
| Cannella | — | Yea |
| Galgiani | — | Yea |
| Allen | — | Yea |
| Beall | — | Yea |
| Mendoza | — | Yea |
| Roth | — | Yea |
| Wieckowski | — | Yea |
| Beth Gaines | — | Nay |
| McGuire, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 192 do?
- Existing law prohibits a person under 18 years of age from operating a bicycle, riding on a bicycle as a passenger, or riding in a trailer towed by a bicycle unless the person is wearing a bicycle helmet meeting specified standards. A violation of those provisions is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $25. This bill would require the Office of Traffic Safety, in coordination with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, to conduct a comprehensive study of bicycle helmet use, including specified information, and to report the study's findings by January 1, 2017, as specified.
- Who sponsors SB 192?
- SB 192 is sponsored by Liu.
- What is the current status of SB 192?
- This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 SB 192?
- Track SB 192 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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