Massachusetts H3697 mandates helmet use for operators and passengers of electric scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and hybrid electric bicycles on.

Massachusetts H3697 amends the state's transportation laws to require the use of helmets for operators and passengers of electric scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and hybrid electric bicycles on public ways. Helmets must meet standards set by the American National Standards Institute or the Snell Memorial Foundation. The bill prohibits cities and towns from adopting local ordinances that alter these standards. Violations of this requirement cannot be used as evidence of contributory negligence in civil actions. Notably, the law does not apply to individuals operating motorized wheelchairs.

Massachusetts H3697 mandates helmet use for operators and passengers of electric scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and hybrid electric bicycles on.

Massachusetts H3697 amends the state's transportation laws to require the use of helmets for operators and passengers of electric scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and hybrid electric bicycles on public ways. Helmets must meet standards set by the American National Standards Institute or the Snell Memorial Foundation. The bill prohibits cities and towns from adopting local ordinances that alter these standards. Violations of this requirement cannot be used as evidence of contributory negligence in civil actions. Notably, the law does not apply to individuals operating motorized wheelchairs.