SB 1166: Relating to transportation network companies; declaring an emergency.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires transportation network companies to pay minimum compensation rates to drivers. [<i>Directs transportation network companies to establish written policies concerning account deactivations and provides requirements for such policies. Requires that such policies include an appeals process that meets certain minimum requirements by which drivers may appeal an account deactivation.</i>] Prohibits transportation network companies from issuing an account deactivation absent just cause. [<i>Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to contract with a nonprofit organization to operate a driver resource center.</i>] Establishes minimum paid sick time requirements for transportation network companies. Requires transportation network companies to provide dispatched trip information and receipt information to drivers and passengers. Imposes recordkeeping requirements for transportation network companies [<i>and requires the companies to compile data to submit reports to the bureau. Directs the bureau to report to the Legislative Assembly on the information received from the transportation network companies</i>]. [<i>Establishes the Task Force on the Ensuring Meaningful Access to Benefits for Transportation Network Company Drivers.</i>] Requires transportation network companies to comply with notice requirements to apprise drivers of certain information regarding the rights and protections afforded to drivers. Provides the Bureau of Labor and Industries with enforcement authority over the provisions of the Act. Provides remedies for drivers alleging unlawful practices. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 28, 2025In committee upon adjournment.
2. June 3, 2025Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
3. June 3, 2025Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
4. May 28, 2025Work Session held.
5. April 28, 2025Public Hearing held.
6. March 24, 2025Referred to Rules.
7. March 24, 2025Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be returned to President's desk for referral. Referred to Rules by order of the President.
8. March 20, 2025Work Session held.
9. March 20, 2025Informational Meeting held.
10. March 3, 2025Referred to Labor and Business.
11. February 27, 2025Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.