SB271 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require transportation network companies to obtain a permit from the Public Service Commission, maintain an agent for service of process, provide fare transparency, and implement a nondiscrimination policy
This bill would require drivers and vehicles that provide rides through transportation network companies to meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements
This bill would clarify that drivers are independent contractors of transportation network companies
This bill would prohibit municipalities and certain authorities from imposing taxes or business licenses on transportation network companies or transportation network company drivers or vehicles
This bill would also authorize municipalities to prohibit transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers and vehicles from operating within the corporate limits of the municipality
Relating to transportation network companies; to require transportation network companies to obtain a permit from the Public Service Commission, maintain an agent for service of process, provide fare transparency, and implement a nondiscrimination policy; to require drivers and vehicles that provide rides through transportation network companies to meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements; to clarify that drivers are independent contractors of transportation network companies; to prohibit municipalities and certain authorities from imposing taxes or business licenses on transportation network companies or transportation network company drivers or vehicles; and to authorize municipalities to prohibit transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers and vehicles from operating within the corporate limits of the municipality.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| May 4, 2017 | S | Tourism and Marketing first Substitute Offered |
| May 4, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and |
| May 3, 2017 | S | Rereferred to Committee on Tourism and Marketing |
| March 7, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Transportation and Energy |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 4, 2017 | Room 727 at 08:45 | Senate T&M Hearing |
| Hearing | May 3, 2017 | Room 727***ROOM NUMBER ADDED*** at 03:30 | Senate T&E Hearing |
| Hearing | April 20, 2017 | Room 727 at 08:30 | Senate T&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB271 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
| Bill Amendments | Senate Tourism and Marketing first Substitute Offered |