Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes regulations for ride-sharing companies.

Highlights:

• Requires a “transportation network company” driver to maintain primary automobile insurance, effective April 1, 2017 (Sec. A).

• Defines “transportation network company” as a licensed entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to contracted drivers who provide prearranged rides (Sec. A).

• Requires a transportation network company or third party conduct a local and national criminal background check for each driver applicant (Sec. A).

• Requires a transportation network company to implement a zero tolerance policy on drug or alcohol use while a driver is working (Sec. A).

• Requires a transportation network company to provide riders with the rates being charged and the option to receive an estimated fare before the rider enters the vehicle (Sec. A).

• Exempts a transportation network company driver from being required to obtain any other state or local license or permit to provide prearranged rides (Sec. A).

• Prohibits any local or state entity from imposing a tax on a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver, excluding an earnings tax (Sec. A).

• Specifies that a transportation network company is not considered to be a common carrier, contract carrier, or motor carrier, and is not required to register any vehicle as commercial or for-hire (Sec. A).

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