Missouri HB3119: Requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3119 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE REUTER. 6903H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 302.020 and 302.026, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to mandatory protective headgear, with penalty provisions. Section A. Sections 302.020 and 302.026, RSMo, are repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 302.020, to read as follows: 302.020. 1. Unless otherwise provided for by law, it shall be unlawful for any person, except those expressly exempted by section 302.080, to: (1) Operate any vehicle upon any highway in this state unless the person has a valid license; (2) Operate a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this state unless such person has a valid license that shows the person has successfully passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle as prescribed by the director. The director may indicate such upon a valid license issued to such person, or shall issue a license restricting the applicant to the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle if the actual demonstration, required by section 302.173, is conducted on such vehicle; (3) Authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle or motortricycle owned by such person or under such person's control to be driven upon any highway by any person …

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Sponsors

• Renee Reuter (R, 112) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 29, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 28, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3119?

HB3119 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear.

What is the status of HB3119?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3119?

Renee Reuter (R, 112).

Where is the official record for HB3119?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3119&year=2026&code=R