AN ACT REQUIRING CHILDREN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER TO WEAR BICYCLE HELMETS.

HB 6678 would require all children 18 years of age and younger to wear bicycle helmets while riding on the traveled portion of highways. This bill amends existing law, expanding the current helmet requirement from children 15 and under to include all minors up to age 18. The key provision changes the age threshold in section 14-286d of the general statutes to mandate protective headgear for young riders. The stated purpose is to protect developing brains from head injuries during bicycle operation.