RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
SB 2226 requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a safety helmet while riding. The bill directly affects anyone who operates or rides on a motorcycle in the state. Its key provision mandates helmet use for all riders without exception, replacing any existing exemptions. This policy change aims to establish a uniform safety standard for motorcycle transportation. The bill is currently in committee referral following its initial introduction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to TRS, JDC.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
P
Sharon Moriwaki
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
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