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NJ S1249
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
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Transportation network company (TNC) driver applicants must disclose all previous TNCs they worked for and whether they were ever subject to sexual misconduct investigations or disciplined for sexual misconduct allegations during their TNC employment.
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TNCs must contact previous TNC employers listed by applicants to verify employment dates and obtain information about any sexual misconduct investigations or discipline in the applicant's history.
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When a TNC receives a sexual misconduct allegation against a driver, the company must notify all registered TNCs in New Jersey of the allegation, investigation status, findings, and any related criminal investigation.
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TNCs may ban drivers from accessing their digital network during ongoing sexual misconduct investigations, after substantiated findings, or even when investigations are inconclusive based on the totality of circumstances.
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Criminal background check methods approved by the Attorney General must include a mechanism for TNCs to receive timely notification when a current driver is arrested for or convicted of any crime in New Jersey after their initial background check.
Legislative Description
Requires transportation network companies to share information concerning sexual misconduct investigation of driver; authorizes transportation network company to ban drivers from accessing digital network during and following investigation.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/13/2026