I received a reply from my State Senator. Her reply and my reply to her email. Is the law repealed or is still illegal to use earplugs?
Mr. Bingham,
Thank you for contacting our office. I always appreciate hearing from constituents who have thoughts or concerns about issues facing our state and community.
As you may know, House Bill 129, introduced by Representative Riordan McClain, would permit a person to wear earphones or earplugs for hearing protection while operating a motorcycle. H.B. 129 is currently assigned to the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee, where it had its first hearing on March 26, 2019. While I am not a member of this chamber, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind should H.B. 129 come before me in the Senate.
Thank you again for your correspondence. If you have any additional questions or concerns in the future regarding state issues, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Peggy Lehner
State Senator
6th District
My reply.
Thank you so much for the reply. The way I understand what is going on with this. As you stated the law has been repealed. However it was left out of the Transportation Budget verbiage. Still keeping it in place. I hope you are correct and the law is no longer valid.