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MN SF2319

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Omar Fateh

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Transportation network companies must purchase occupational accident insurance within 240 days covering all drivers engaged on their platform in Minnesota, with minimum $1,000,000 aggregate limits per accident including medical expenses up to $250,000 and disability payments at 66 percent of average weekly earnings.

  • Establishes minimum compensation requirements of $1.85 per mile and $0.25 per minute for passenger transport, with annual adjustments beginning July 1, 2024 based on cost-of-living changes published by the U.S. Department of Labor.

  • Requires TNCs to provide clear written deactivation rules at least 30 days before enforcement, give drivers written notice and opportunity to respond before deactivation, and allow appeals for suspensions exceeding ten days based on substantial, credible evidence.

  • Mandates transparency through pre-trip information disclosures (distance, time, minimum fare), electronic receipts within 24 hours showing itemized compensation details, and prohibition of preferential assignment practices.

  • Prohibits discrimination based on race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and allows drivers to pursue civil actions for violations within two years or through arbitration at their election.

Legislative Description

Protections establishment for transportation network company drivers

Last Action

Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF2369, SF indefinitely postponed

5/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/13/2023
Judiciary and Public Safety4/13/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/8/2023
Labor3/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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