FL H0175

Creates statewide regulations for transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft, requiring a $5,000 annual permit from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Establishes insurance requirements: $50,000/$100,000/$25,000 liability coverage when drivers are logged into the app but not transporting passengers, and $1 million coverage during active trips, effective March 1, 2017

Mandates driver background checks including criminal history and driving records, prohibiting drivers with DUI convictions within 7 years, sex offender registry matches, or more than 3 moving violations in 3 years

Classifies TNC drivers as independent contractors (not employees) if companies don't prescribe specific hours, restrict use of competing platforms, or assign specific territories

Preempts all local government regulations of TNCs, prohibiting counties and municipalities from imposing taxes, licenses, or operational requirements on TNCs or their drivers