Provides for requirements for the rental of helmets
Summary
Prohibits any person, corporation, association or partnership who rents helmets or provides helmets to customers as part of their business from renting or providing a helmet that has sustained an impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions
S6985
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S6985A
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a specific definition of 'impact' for helmet rentals, clarifying that it includes any collision or fall that compromises the helmet's structural integrity, even if damage isn't visible. Additionally, new requirements were added mandating that businesses post visible notices about these rules and provide written notices to customers at the time of rental. Enforcement provisions were also expanded to allow the Attorney General to seek injunctions and impose civil penalties of up to $100 for violations.
DEFINITION
Added a definition for 'impact' to clarify that it covers any collision or fall that compromises the helmet's structural integrity, regardless of whether visible damage is present.
REQUIREMENT
Newly required businesses to post a clearly visible notice of the helmet rental rules and provide a written copy to customers at the time of rental.
ENFORCEMENT
Expanded enforcement powers to allow the Attorney General to seek court injunctions and impose civil penalties of up to $100 for violations of the section.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2025
How they voted
53–6
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 11, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 6985A
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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