MarylandSB 07402026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators

Sponsored By: Benjamin F. Kramer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Clear rights notices for gig drivers

The law requires your company to give you a written notice of your rights within 24 hours of your first trip and at least once a year. The notice must explain how to appeal a deactivation, your right to at least 14 days’ notice before removal except for egregious misconduct, how to see records used against you, anti‑retaliation protections, and how to file a complaint or lawsuit. It must be electronic, easy to access, and in English and any language the company knows or should know is your main language, including by phone, email, or the company portal. By November 1, 2026, companies must provide this notice to all current drivers. The Commission can set the notice form, delivery method, and languages, and can issue a model notice in multiple languages.

Regular state reports on deactivations

The law requires companies to send the Commission records on driver deactivations. Reports start by July 1, 2028, at least quarterly, and after June 30, 2028, at least every 6 months. Reports can include the company’s deactivation policy, reasons for removals, counts of deactivations and appeals, reinstatements and how long drivers were out, and driver tenure. The Commission sets the format, security, and privacy rules for the records. This creates stronger oversight and clearer data on why drivers lose access to the platform.

Stronger records for driver removals

The law requires companies to keep a compliance file for each deactivation for 3 years. The file must include key items like the deactivation notice, when the investigation finished, any egregious‑misconduct details, any delays, your rides in the 180 days before notice, and all appeal dates and company responses. If a company fails to keep the required records, the law presumes it violated the rule unless it proves otherwise with clear and convincing evidence. This helps drivers challenge wrongful removals.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Benjamin F. Kramer
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 38

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 96 • No: 38 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/12/2026