Sami's Law requires ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to implement digital verification systems that allow passengers to confirm they are getting into the correct vehicle with an authorized driver before the trip begins. Companies must roll out these systems within 90 days of the law's enactment and include features such as sending passenger and driver information to phones, requiring both parties to verify each other's identity before the trip starts, and ensuring the verification process is accessible to visually impaired passengers. The bill establishes a 17-member advisory council to develop performance standards for newer verification technologies and allows the Secretary of Transportation to enforce compliance through civil penalties of up to $5,000 per day for violations, or $20,000 per day for knowing violations. The law also prohibits the unauthorized sale of counterfeit ride-hailing signage and applies to all transportation network companies except nonprofit carpools and government-operated transit services.
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