2017 Senate Bill 568 / 2018 Public Act 160

Revise motorcycle handlebar height restriction

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To amend a law that prescribes motorcycle handlebar height. The law says handlebars may not be more that 15 inches taller than the seat. The bill would change this to 30 inches.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2018

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To amend a law that prescribes motorcycle handlebar height. The law says handlebars may not be more that 15 inches taller than the seat. The bill would change this to 30 inches.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2018