By Angela Hatton
Murray, KY – The latest effort to rescind Tennessee's motorcycle helmet law for adult riders has failed for the year. Republican Senator Mike Bell asked the Senate Transportation Committee to place his measure on next year's legislative agenda. Supporters argue that doing away with the helmet law could boost tourism in the state, but opponents point to the increased cost of treating head injuries for helmetless riders. Neighboring Kentucky and Missouri don't have helmet laws. A proposal in the Illinois legislature would create a state helmet law, but the bill has so far failed to gain traction.