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Utah Senate Approves Helmet Requirement for 18–20-Year-Old Motorcyclists
Summary
After extended debate that split members over safety and personal liberty, the Utah Senate approved Senate Bill 159, requiring motorcyclists aged 18–20 to wear helmets; roll call recorded 18 yeas, 10 nays and 1 absence. Supporters cited trauma data and lifetime safety habits; opponents called it legislative overreach.
Senator Shiozawa moved the third reading of Senate Bill 159, a measure that would require motorcycle riders between the ages of 18 and 20 to wear helmets while operating a motorcycle. Supporters argued the requirement targets a high-risk age group and can prevent severe head injuries and deaths.
The sponsor and medical supporters cited trauma-center experience and statistics, arguing that…
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