More of this in Connecticut if bill passes.

A bill that was created in memory of a young man who died in a motorcycle crash could make the sport safer in Connecticut.

The legislation will require any applicant for a motorcycle driver's licence to pass a rider training course. That would include anyone going for a first licence as well as riders who have let their motorcycle licence expire for more than two years.

In Connecticut, licence applicants under 18 years old are currently required to complete a training course.

The bill passed through the Senate without a single objection and now goes to the House of Representatives.

Stephanie Pelletier of East Hartford is behind the bill; her 19-year-old son died in a motorcycle collision two years ago.

Here is a portion of Pelletier's speech to the House Democrats of Connecticut: 

"The night before Nick's accident, he went to his grandmother's house to help her with a project and have dinner and he was home early. The following morning was a beautiful sunny day. On his way to work, Nick stopped at the bank and then was heading to his friend's house so they could ride to work together. A few miles from where he was going is where his life ended. Nick collided with a minivan and he was instantly killed. Nick was wearing his helmet and what should have been a beautiful ride to work, turned out to be a heartbreaking one. ...

"Currently the State of Connecticut has a motorcycle training course known as the Connecticut Rider Education Program. However, this program is only mandated for 16- and 17-year-olds. What this means is anybody over the age of 17 can obtain a motorcycle permit without any formal training. I ask you to please consider the amendment before you, which would mandate that every driver seeking a motorcycle license be required to complete the Connecticut Rider Education Program."