A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as Sami's Law and it aims to improve safety for passengers and drivers using ride-hailing platforms. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to create rules requiring ride-hailing companies to use digital verification systems so passengers and drivers can confirm each other's identities before a trip starts. The bill also sets specific background check and legal work status requirements for all ride-hailing drivers. Additionally, it makes it illegal for unauthorized people to sell official ride-hailing vehicle signage and logos. Companies that break these verification rules can face civil penalties from the government.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Section 5 prohibits the unauthorized sale of ride-hailing signage and logos, protecting consumers from scams and fraudulent drivers.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
Enhanced driver screening and ride verification help prevent physical and sexual assault, disproportionately benefiting female passengers.
- Scored +4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Section 3(a)(2)(A)(iv) mandates that driver-passenger verification methods be reasonably accessible and usable by individuals living with disabilities.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
Section 4(c)(3) allows ride-hailing companies to continually monitor a driver's criminal history or immigration status without requiring additional consent.
- Scored -2
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Mandatory employment verification and legal work status checks restrict unauthorized immigrants from working as drivers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Trip Verification for Safety: Section 3 requires ride-hailing companies to set up a digital system so passengers and drivers can verify each other's identities before a ride begins. This makes sure passengers are getting into the correct car with the authorized driver and helps prevent unauthorized drivers from using accounts.
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Accessibility for Disabilities: Section 3(a)(2)(A)(iv) ensures that the driver-passenger verification method must be reasonably accessible and usable by individuals living with disabilities, making safety tech available to all riders.
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Criminal Background Checks: Section 4(c) requires ride-hailing companies to run local and national criminal background checks on every driver before letting them drive and once every year after that. These checks include searching the National Sex Offender Public website and using nationwide criminal databases, which helps keep dangerous individuals off these platforms.
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Legal Work Status Checks: Section 4(b) requires companies to verify the immigration status and employment authorization of prospective drivers using the federal employment verification system. This ensures that only U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or authorized aliens are working as drivers.
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Stopping Fake Ride-Hailing Signs: Section 5 makes it illegal for unauthorized people to sell ride-hailing signs that feature company logos or pretend to be company signage. This protects people from scams and fraudulent drivers trying to impersonate legitimate ride-hailing vehicles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Privacy Concerns with Background Monitoring: Section 4(c)(3) allows ride-hailing companies to continually monitor a driver's criminal history or immigration status without needing any additional consent from the driver after the initial background check is approved. This ongoing tracking may be viewed by some drivers as an intrusion into their personal privacy.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Section 3(a)(2)(A)(iv) mandates that driver-passenger verification methods be reasonably accessible and usable by individuals living with disabilities. Would women be better off under this? — Enhanced driver screening and ride verification help prevent physical and sexual assault, disproportionately benefiting female passengers. Would children be better off under this? — Enhanced background checks and verification systems improve passenger safety for young riders. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Passengers in middle age benefit from enhanced identity verification and safety measures when using ride-hailing platforms. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees using ride-hailing services will benefit from improved passenger and driver verification. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older adults using ride-hailing services benefit from stricter background checks and digital verification features. Would students be better off under this? — Students who frequently use ride-hailing services will benefit from enhanced safety features. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents who heavily rely on ride-hailing transportation will see improved safety protocols. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who frequently use ride-hailing services benefit from improved safety and identity verification. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Riders from low-income households who rely on ride-hailing services will experience safer trips. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class passengers will benefit from increased safety protections on ride-hailing platforms. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Mandatory employment verification and legal work status checks restrict unauthorized immigrants from working as drivers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Section 5 prohibits the unauthorized sale of ride-hailing signage and logos, protecting consumers from scams and fraudulent drivers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Section 4 requires ride-hailing companies to verify the immigration status and employment authorization of prospective drivers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Section 3 directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue federal rules requiring digital verification systems for ride-hailing platforms. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Section 4(c)(3) allows ride-hailing companies to continually monitor a driver's criminal history or immigration status without requiring additional consent.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York