Safe and Private Rides Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced
Summary
Protect passenger privacy in ride-hailing vehicles by requiring notice, an easy opt-out, limits on how long recordings are kept, and federal enforcement for violations. The bill would create a uniform set of rules for driver-installed cameras and how transportation network companies handle passenger video.
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- Riders would get clear in-app notices when a driver has a camera and a straightforward opt-out that is separate from terms of service. They could revoke consent through an accessible mechanism and report being recorded without notice.
- Drivers would need to register any passenger-facing camera with their company and face company processes for violations. Transportation network companies would have to show they follow the rules to qualify for a liability limit for driver actions that break the camera rules.
- Recordings could be retained only for narrow reasons like reporting criminal activity, insurance claims, or checking compliance. The Federal Trade Commission would treat violations as unfair or deceptive acts and would enforce the statute, with the rules taking effect 180 days after enactment.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
FTC enforcement and penalties
This bill would let the Federal Trade Commission treat violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act. The FTC would get the same enforcement powers, duties, and penalties it has under existing law. The provision would take effect 180 days after enactment.
Liability protection for compliant rideshares
This bill would say a rideshare company that follows the camera registration, notice, and opt-out rules is not liable for a driver’s violations of those rules. The safe harbor would apply only if the company met the Act’s requirements. The rule would take effect 180 days after enactment.
App notice and opt-out for riders
This bill would require rideshare apps to clearly say when a driver’s car records passenger video. The app would let you opt out of riding in those cars through an easy, separate control. Drivers would have to register any passenger-recording camera with the company. Apps would let you report being recorded without notice or after you opted out. These rules would start 180 days after enactment.
Limits on keeping in-car video
This bill would stop rideshare companies from keeping or sharing passenger video except to report a crime, for insurance, or to check terms of service. The restriction would apply to recordings of passengers in motor vehicles. The rule would take effect 180 days after enactment.
Who the rules cover and when
This bill would define covered "transportation network companies" and what counts as a motor vehicle. It would exclude shared-expense carpools and certain dedicated government or nonprofit services. The bill would also give companies, drivers, and the FTC 180 days after enactment to comply.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Cosponsors
Peter Welch
VT • D
Sponsored 5/7/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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