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HB 2231 - Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires ride share companies like Uber and Lyft be held liable for accidents, same as taxi, bus, and other public transportation services.

Highlights:

  • Repeals subsection E of section 25 of the Transportation Network Providers Act, specifying the following (Sec. 5):

    • Transportation network providers, such as Uber or Lyft, are now defined as common carriers; and

    • That the company itself can be held liable for assaults and accidents, not just drivers.

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires ride share companies like Uber and Lyft be held liable for accidents, same as taxi, bus, and other public transportation services.

Highlights:

  • Repeals subsection E of section 25 of the Transportation Network Providers Act, specifying the following (Sec. 5):

    • Transportation network providers, such as Uber or Lyft, are now defined as common carriers; and

    • That the company itself can be held liable for assaults and accidents, not just drivers.

Full Bill Text

Title: Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents

Title: Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents

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