here is a copy of the proposed bill
96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB1351
Introduced 2/10/2009, by Sen. Donne E. Trotter
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/11-1404 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require every operator and passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle to wear a helmet that meeter federal safety standards.
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A BILL FOR
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1 AN ACT concerning transportation.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing
5 Section 11-1404 as follows:
6 (625 ILCS 5/11-1404) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404)
7 Sec. 11-1404. Special equipment for persons riding
8 motorcycles, motor driven cycles, or motorized pedalcycles.
9 (a) The operator and every passenger of a motorcycle, motor
10 driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle must wear a helmet, which
11 meets the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
12 No. 218, and must and every passenger thereon shall be
13 protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent shield.