HB 70 - This act allows individuals 21 years of age or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle without protective headgear. Any person who receives a head injury while operating a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear will not be eligible for state aid or assistance for medical treatment.

This act is substantially similar to SB 18.
STEPHEN WITTE

SCA 1 - UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT AND UPON RENEWAL OF ANY MOTORCYCLE OR MOTORTRICYCLE LICENSE, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST MAIL A BROCHURE TO LICENSED PERSONS REGARDING THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH WEARING A HELMET. THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO TRACK COSTS TO THE STATE FOR HEAD INJURIES SUSTAINED DUE TO PERSONS NOT WEARING HELMETS. THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST CONDUCT A STUDY OF STATES WHO HAVE REPEALED HELMET LAWS AS TO THE DIFFERENCE IN COST TO THE STATE PRIOR TO AND AFTER THE CHANGE IN LAW.