Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that will require all motorcycle riders in Connecticut to wear a helmet.
It’s been 40 years since Connecticut’s motorcycle helmet law was repealed. Since then, state law has only required riders 17 and younger to wear helmets.
Democratic State Representative Antonio Guerrera, co-chair of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, says a public hearing this week will give lawmakers a chance to see how riders feel about the issue.
“How they feel though could a helmet save their life or do they feel though they see no impact in regards to that. So, again, I think it's good for the committee to hear both sides of the issue and go from there.
The Legislature’s Transportation Committee will have the hearing in Hartford on Wednesday.