Ride in Freedom Act

This bill, known as the "Ride in Freedom Act," aims to prevent the District of Columbia from mandating the use of protective helmets for individuals operating or riding on motorcycles or motor-driven cycles. It explicitly prohibits the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting such requirements and prevents the Mayor from enforcing them. A key provision of the bill is the repeal of Section 2215.3 of title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations , which currently requires helmet use. Additionally, the legislation includes a conforming amendment to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act , adding a new paragraph that specifically restricts the Council's authority to enact helmet requirements for motorcycles. This amendment ensures that the federal prohibition on helmet mandates in D.C. is codified within the Home Rule Act itself, with definitions for terms like "helmet" and "motorcycle" referencing existing D.C. regulations.