In the near future, I will be introducing legislation to amend Pennsylvania’s motorcycle helmet law to require all motorcycle operators and passengers—regardless of age or riding experience—to wear protective headgear.
Motorcycle crashes remain a significant source of preventable death and injury in the Commonwealth. Traumatic brain injuries, in particular, are among the leading causes of fatality and long-term disability among unhelmeted riders. While Pennsylvania law currently mandates helmet use for riders under 21 or those without at least two years of experience or a safety course, data continues to show that partial helmet laws do not provide sufficient protection to the riding public.

 All Pennsylvanians deserve equal protection on the road—not just riders under 21.
 
This proposal would establish a universal helmet requirement in Pennsylvania, repealing current exemptions based on age or experience. Riders of fully enclosed three-wheeled motorcycles or autocycles would remain exempt.
As of 2025, 19 states and the District of Columbia have enacted universal helmet laws, requiring all riders and passengers to wear helmets—regardless of age or experience. These states include California, New York, Maryland, Oregon, North Carolina, and others with strong records of reducing motorcycle-related deaths and public health costs.
 
Motorcycle helmets save lives. It’s time for Pennsylvania to join the group of states that prioritize the safety of all riders equally. I invite you to join me in co-sponsoring this commonsense public safety legislation.