Missouri House OKs bill to end motorcycle helmet law

The Missouri House has approved legislation lifting the state’s motorcycle helmet mandate for riders 21 and older.

State law requires anyone riding a motorcycle to wear a helmet. Lawmakers for years have debated proposals that would make helmets optional.

The House passed the legislation 93-56 Thursday. It now moves to the state Senate.

The Legislature has about three weeks to pass new legislation.

This story was originally published April 25, 2014 at 7:19 AM with the headline "Missouri House OKs bill to end motorcycle helmet law."