Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 343: Helmets; wearing whenever riding/carried on skateboard or scooter or nonmotorized scooter.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 343 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Helmets; wearing whenever riding/carried on skateboard or scooter or nonmotorized scooter. Primary sponsor: Marty Martinez (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0114).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Helmets; local authority. Permits localities to adopt ordinances requiring children 14 years of age or younger to wear protective helmets whenever riding or being carried on a motorized skateboard or scooter or a nonmotorized scooter. Current law authorizes localities to adopt such ordinances for riders of bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, toy vehicles, and electric power-assisted bicycles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0114)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 114 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB343ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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