MarylandSB 07402026 Regular SessionSenate

Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators

Sponsored By: Benjamin F. Kramer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Maryland drivers get account removal appeals

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maryland ride-hailing companies must give written reasons for account removal and explain how to appeal. Written notice is due no later than removal, or within 3 days afterward for serious misconduct. Drivers get at least 30 days after receiving notice to appeal and submit information the company must consider. A final decision is generally due within 15 days after receiving the appeal and supporting information; either side can request 15 more days. Removal can be upheld only when all the facts show a policy violation was more likely than not.

Removed Maryland drivers can collect earnings

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maryland ride-hailing drivers can withdraw earnings accrued before their accounts are deactivated. Companies must allow access to that money despite the account removal. Exceptions apply when the company reasonably believes the earnings are tied to crime or fraud, or withdrawal violates state or federal law.

Clearer removal rules for Maryland drivers

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maryland's protections cover ride-hailing drivers whose accounts permanently lose eligibility to provide rides. They exclude access losses tied to licensing, insurance, regulatory compliance, business reasons unrelated to driver conduct, self-fixable issues, weather, or outages. Companies must post plain-language policies as enforceable contract terms, explaining misconduct, notice, reconsideration, and appeals. Serious misconduct includes refusing service because of disability and other discrimination; companies cannot remove drivers for rules they could not reasonably understand. Companies generally cannot remove drivers based only on a passenger report. Exceptions allow sole reliance on reports filed within 14 days, or reports alleging legal violations, discrimination, specified fraud, or safety issues.

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: 2

Senate vote • 3/12/2026