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CA SB1080

Bill

Status

Passed

9/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Richard Roth

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires participating drivers for transportation network companies to possess a valid California driver's license or, for nonresident active duty military members and their dependents, a valid driver's license from their state or territory of residence.

  • Mandates transportation network companies to obtain and review driving history reports from the issuing state or territory before permitting nonresident active duty military members or dependents to operate as drivers, and verify compliance with all applicable requirements.

  • Requires transportation network companies to notify all participating drivers about Vehicle Code applicability, specifically highlighting sections on hands-free device laws (Sections 23123 and 23123.5), the "Three Feet for Safety Act" (Section 21760), and school bus rules (Section 22454), via website or application.

  • Establishes that violations of these requirements constitute crimes under existing Passenger Charter-party Carriers' Act provisions.

  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts because costs stem from creation of new crimes or infractions.

Legislative Description

Transportation network companies: driver requirements and identification.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 511, Statutes of 2018.

9/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2018
Transportation6/20/2018
Communications and Conveyance6/7/2018
Appropriations5/1/2018
Energy, Utilities and Communications4/10/2018
Transportation and Housing2/22/2018
Rules2/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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