Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1003: Transportation network companies; establishes minimum compensation rates, civil penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1003 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Transportation network companies; establishes minimum compensation rates, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Kathy Tran (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Transportation network companies; minimum compensation; civil penalty. Establishes minimum compensation rates for TNC partners. The bill also prohibits gratuities from passengers from being included in TNC partner compensation calculations, authorizes TNC partners to collect gratuity in cash or electronically, and prohibits transportation network companies from limiting the amount that can be paid as gratuity through such companies' digital platforms. The bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a process for reporting violations and to investigate claims. The bill authorizes enforcement by civil action or by civil penalties assessed by the DMV Commissioner.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kelly Fowler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| May Nivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Atoosa Reaser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105167D