LINCOLN- Two months after certain motorcyclists could take advantage of a new law allowing for helmetless riding on Nebraska highways, lawmakers advanced revisions to the law on Tuesday. Sen. Ben Hansen, who led the helmet law last year, brought forth LB1004 this session to address "all concerns" with last year's changes.

According to Hansen, the updates in the new bill come from discussions with the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, law enforcement, experienced motorcyclists, and communities around the state. Under the new proposal, Nebraska motorcyclists with a Class M license can complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's three-hour online course to ride helmetless.

However, those who don't obtain a Class M license before May 1st must complete the 14-hour basic safety course. LB1004 would also allow out-of-state motorcyclists with a non-Nebraska license to ride helmetless, regardless of whether they have completed a safety course. Passengers over the age of 21 will also be able to ride helmetless if the motorcyclist is permitted to do so. These updates advanced on a 34-3 vote.

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