Senate Bill 5274
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Ride in Freedom Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 6, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill prevents the District of Columbia from enforcing any requirement that prohibits operating or riding a motorcycle without a protective helmet. It repeals the existing helmet requirement and includes a conforming amendment to the Home Rule Act. The bill defines "helmet" and "motorcycle; motor-driven cycle" according to District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. Overall, the bill's aim is to prohibit the enforcement of helmet requirements for motorcycle or motor-driven cycle operators and riders in the District of Columbia.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
5274
Congress
119
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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August 6, 2026
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08/06/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
08/06/2026
Introduced in Senate
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