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  • Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:36 AM

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    2012 Senate Bill 6308 (Removing requirements for motorcycle helmet use)

    Introduced in the Senate on January 17, 2012

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  • Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:39 AM In reply to

    Re: 2012 Senate Bill 6308 (Removing requirements for motorcycle helmet use)

    Thank you Senator Hatfield for introducing this bill.  As an avid Harley rider that has had his motorcycle in all the lower 48 states I welcome the freedom of choice to be brought back to Washington state for all adult (18 and over) motorcycle riders and completely support this bill. Best of luck in getting it passed.  I will send to my local Harley Owners Group chapter and would encourage your staff to contact all HOG chapters in Washington state for support.

  • Tue, Jan 24 2012 12:02 AM In reply to

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    Re: 2012 Senate Bill 6308 (Removing requirements for motorcycle helmet use)

    Even though I use a helmet, and believe in them to save lives, I feel that it is not the governments duty to institute a law that requires it's use. Especially for adult, 21 yrs and older, I believe this infringes on our right to chose. I have ridden motorcycles since 1958, long before any laws for motorcycles were instituted. I feel that this bill is a step in the right direction. Thank you. If indeed the insurance company's were behind the original law that required helmets, maybe they should require that the rider be wearing a helmet to be covered by their insurance. As written I don't see any removal of helmet requirements in the bill
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