MarylandHB 04802026 Regular SessionHouse

Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators

Sponsored By: Diana M. Fennell (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Rideshare drivers get notice and appeals

Maryland ride companies must give written notice when account removal takes effect, or within 3 days afterward for serious misconduct. The notice must explain why and how to appeal; drivers have at least 30 days after notice to appeal. Companies must consider supporting information and generally decide within 15 days after receiving the appeal and that information. Either side can request 15 additional days. Companies can uphold removal only if the full evidence shows the driver more likely than not violated the policy.

Clearer rules for removing rideshare drivers

Maryland ride companies must post a plain-language account removal policy on their websites and apps, enforceable as a contract term. It must explain notice, review, appeal steps, and serious misconduct, including disability-related service refusals and discrimination. Companies cannot remove drivers for violations they could not reasonably understand the policy covered. Companies generally cannot remove drivers based only on a passenger report, unless it arrives within 14 days of the incident. Reports alleging law violations, discrimination, specified fraud, or driver, road, or personal safety concerns qualify regardless of that deadline.

Removed rideshare drivers can collect earnings

Maryland rideshare drivers whose accounts are removed can withdraw earnings earned before removal. Companies can withhold earnings they reasonably believe are tied to crime or fraud. They can also withhold payment when withdrawal violates state or federal law.

Rideshare driver protections have coverage limits

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maryland’s law covers app access restrictions lasting at least 48 hours and permanent changes to ineligible status. It excludes access losses tied to licensing, insurance, or regulatory compliance. It also excludes business or financial reasons unrelated to driver conduct, problems drivers can fix themselves, weather, and network outages. Companies must notify drivers of their new rights by November 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Diana M. Fennell
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Nick Allen
Democratic • House
Dylan Behler
Democratic • House
Linda Foley
Democratic • House
Darrell Odom
Democratic • House
Edith J. Patterson
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Veronica Turner
Democratic • House
Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Democratic • House
Nicole A. Williams
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 40

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 2 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/11/2026