

Michigan House Bill 4008 and Senate Bill 291
Bills introduced in Michigan's House and Senate aimed at repealing the state's mandatory use of motorcycle helmets
House Bill 4008 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D) and referred to the House Committee on Transportation on January 13, 2011. The bill repeals the mandatory motorcycle helmet requirement for a motorcycle operator who purchases additional insurance to include $20,000 personal injury protection. HB 4008 remains in the House Committee on Transportation with no current action reported.
Senate Bill 291 was introduced in the Michigan Senate by Rep. Phil Pavlov (R) and referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on March 24, 2011. The bill repeals the mandatory motorcycle helmet requirement for a motorcycle operator who is age 21 or older, and has been riding for 2 years or more or passes a safety test. SB 291 remains in the Senate Committee on Transportation with no current action reported.