New child bicycle helmet law

The NH Senate passed a bike helmet bill today.  The bill requires children under the age of 16 to wear a bike helmet while riding.  The bill had already passed the House and Governor John Lynch has said he will sign this bill.

Why is this a good idea?  New Hampshire needs this bill.  It is estimated that the cost of a severe brain injury to a child is $4.5 million dollars.

Source:  www.bikebiz.co.ukNahsua Telegraph