Safety representatives say if motorcycle helmets are no longer required, the people of Missouri will have to pay the price. More with the story is Jenny Hoff from the state Capitol. Bill Jarmin, a lobbyist for Missourian Physicians says making helmets no longer a requirement would force Missouri tax payers to pick up the tab. Jarmin says more injuries would cause more hospital bills that Missourians have to pay for. Other safety lobbyists say if helmets are necessary for people under twenty-one, then they are important enough to make all motorcyclists wear.
People supporting the bill say motorcyclists deserve the freedom of choice.
From Jefferson City, this is Jenny Hoff.