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CA SB371

Bill

Status

Passed

10/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Cabaldon

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces required uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network company (TNC) passengers from $1,000,000 to $60,000 per person and $300,000 per incident, with TNCs now solely responsible for maintaining this coverage

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission and Department of Insurance to conduct a joint study assessing whether the new coverage requirements are appropriate for TNC service risks, with findings due to legislative committees by December 31, 2030

  • Mandates the Commission's February 2026 annual report include data on average annual TNC automobile accidents (2022-2024) and the percentage resulting in uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, including claims over $100,000

  • Requires the February 2027 report to include average TNC rider fares (excluding tips, tolls, and taxes) for three six-month periods from July 2025 through December 2026, published as aggregate numbers across all TNCs

  • Bill operation is contingent upon the enactment of AB 1340 of the 2025-26 Regular Session by January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Transportation network companies: insurance coverage.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 314, Statutes of 2025.

10/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance9/8/2025
Rules9/8/2025
Appropriations7/18/2025
Communications and Conveyance7/16/2025
Insurance6/16/2025
Appropriations4/29/2025
Transportation4/23/2025
Rules4/22/2025
Energy, Utilities and Communications2/26/2025
Rules2/13/2025

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