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Vehicles: bicycle helmets.

It became law on Sep 18, 2018.

CA AB 3077 · Assembly Bill · 2017–2018

Stage
Became law
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Assembly
Sponsor
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Latest action
Sep 18, 2018

What it does

Existing law requires a person under 18 years of age to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet, as specified, while operating, or riding as a passenger upon, a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard, or while wearing in-line or roller skates, upon a street, bikeway, or any other public bicycle path or trail. A violation of this provision is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $25. Existing law requires the parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated minor whose conduct violates this provision to be jointly and severally liable with the minor for the amount of the fine imposed.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 18, 2018

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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  • CaballeroLead sponsor

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Where it goes next

Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.

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