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Committee Report
| Legislation: | SB 174 |
| Sponsor: | Henry |
| Long Title: | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD HELMET REQUIREMENTS. |
| Committee: | PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY |
| Number of Committee Members: | 9 |
| Date of Report: | 04/09/2008 |
| Committee Vote: | Favorable: | On Its Merits: | Unfavorable: |
| 0 | 5 | 2 |
Purpose of the Bill : This Bill requires 16-17 year olds to wear a conforming helmet when operating bicycles and motorized scooters and skateboards (which can attain speeds up to 35-40 mph).
Committee Findings: Rep. Thornburg expressed concern about whether HB 174 would affect the Amish in her district because they do not wear helmets while riding scooters because of a religious reason. She was informed that the Amish will not be affected by this bill.
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