# Maryland HB 0480: Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators

Maryland HB 0480, Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Diana M. Fennell (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-28 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 232) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0480
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-23
- Last action: 2026-04-28, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 232
- Sponsor: Diana M. Fennell (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Subjects: Utility Regulation, Accidents, Appeals -see also- Judicial Review, Certifications, Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims, Commerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc., Complaints, Consumer Protection, Contracts -see also- Procurement, Corporations -see also- Municipal Corps; Public Corps & Inst, Court Orders, Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc., Disclosure, Electronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds Transfer, Electronic Communication, Ethics, Evaluations and Reviews, Evidence, Information Technology, Internet -see also- Internet Access, Investigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd Invest, Language -see also- Communications; Literacy, Laws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform Laws, Mobile Devices, Motor Vehicle Operation, Nonprofit Organizations, Notices, Partnerships, Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty, Personal Identifying Information, Privacy, Public Service Commission, Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records, Reports, Rules and Regulations, Safety -see also- Occupational Safety, Standards and Best Practices, Termination of Employment, Threats, Time, Traffic Regulation, Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc, Utilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; Water, Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (137 yes, 40 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Rideshare drivers get notice and appeals: benefit, low. 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 de…
- Clearer rules for removing rideshare drivers: mixed, low. 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 drive…
- Removed rideshare drivers can collect earnings: mixed, low. 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: mixed, low. 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…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Diana M. Fennell (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nick Allen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dylan Behler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Linda Foley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Darrell Odom (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Edith J. Patterson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kym Taylor (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Veronica Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole A. Williams (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 98 | 38 | 1 |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-04-28: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 232
- 2026-04-09: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-09: Third Reading Passed (39-2) (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Referred Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Third Reading Passed (98-38) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-10: Favorable with Amendments {803621/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-09: Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-02-05: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-05: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-01-28: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-27: Reassigned to Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-23: First Reading Economic Matters (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-04-28: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_232_hb0480t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-10: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0480t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-23: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0480f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_232_hb0480t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0480t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0480f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0480-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).