CO HB1291

Transportation network companies must conduct criminal background checks on drivers every 6 months (reduced from every 5 years) and pay for the checks, with expanded disqualifying offenses including domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and menacing

Drivers and riders may opt in to audio and video recording of rides, with the commission required to adopt rules by November 1, 2025 governing implementation, storage, encryption, and access to recordings

Companies must develop policies within 3 months to prevent imposter accounts, account sharing, sexual assault, physical assault, and transport of unaccompanied youth under 15 without parental authorization

Contract provisions attempting to waive rights under this law, the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, or the right to a jury trial for sexual assault claims are void as against public policy

Companies must submit annual safety reports by February 1 each year detailing incidents of physical assault, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, theft, motor vehicle accidents, and homicide involving drivers or riders