HB 7243 Summary

• Transportation network companies must conduct criminal background checks, driving record checks, and sexual offender registry searches before permitting drivers; companies may alternatively arrange for FBI fingerprinting and state police checks.

• Drivers are prohibited if they have more than three moving violations in three years, one serious traffic violation, a suspended license, DUI/drug conviction within seven years, fraud or sexual offense convictions, are on sex offender registries, lack a valid license, lack vehicle registration, or are under 19 years old.

• Companies must adopt policies prohibiting drivers from using drugs or alcohol while connected to the network or providing rides, with driver suspension upon complaint and permanent ban if investigation confirms violation.

• Companies must establish a central emergency telephone number for riders, display it prominently in vehicles and on websites, ensure immediate call answering, and maintain protocols for responding to safety emergencies.

• Transportation network company vehicles must have four doors, be no older than 12 model years, transport no more than 8 passengers, and drivers must certify equipment (brakes, lights, wipers, etc.) is in working order every two years; effective October 1, 2019.