# Virginia HB1270: Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements, delayed effective date.

Virginia HB1270, Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements, delayed effective date., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by JJ Singh (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-22 (Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A)); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-12).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1270-2026
- As of: 2026-10-12
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB1270
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements, delayed effective date.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-14
- Last action: 2026-04-22, Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Sponsor: JJ Singh (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 10 (451 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements. Requires a transportation network company (TNC) to (i) issue a confidential annual report to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles containing the aggregate data regarding the average fare collected from passengers, the total time driven by TNC partners while transporting a passenger, and the total amount earned by TNC partners in connection with prearranged rides; (ii) disclose to TNC partners information about the deactivation process; (iii) provide a weekly summary that includes the total fare collected from passengers, the total amount earned, and the percentage earned by such TNC partner that week; and (iv) provide an itemized receipt within 24 hours of the completion of each ride. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 550.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New protections for deactivated rideshare drivers: benefit, medium. Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginia rideshare companies must explain their account deactivation rules, including serious misconduct that warrants permanent removal. They must describe reconsideration procedures, appeal steps and eligibility when appeals are offered, and provide contact with a compa…
- Privacy protections for rideshare app users: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginia rideshare companies generally cannot share an app user’s personal information without the user’s consent. Exceptions allow required disclosures and sharing needed to meet legal duties, defend service terms, or investigate violations. The restriction does not cove…
- Rideshare drivers get clearer earnings records: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginia rideshare drivers must receive weekly summaries through a website, email, or the company’s platform. Each summary must show total passenger fares, driver earnings, and the driver’s percentage share; companies may combine other platform earnings. Within 24 hours a…
- Ride companies face confidential state oversight: mixed, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginia rideshare companies must keep accurate, retrievable records for three years in a Commissioner-approved format. Records cover criminal and sex-offender checks, driving histories, licenses and monitoring, compliance disclosures, and vehicle-owner consent. They also…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: JJ Singh (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-22 | Senate | Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-04-22 | House | House concurred in Governor's recommendation Block Vote | pass | 99 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Passed Senate Block Vote | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 37 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Reported from Transportation | pass | 14 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Passed House Block Vote | pass | 97 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Read third time and passed House Block Vote | pass | 96 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Reported from Transportation with substitute | pass | 20 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | 10 | 0 |   |

## Actions (40)

- 2026-04-22: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-04-22: House concurred in Governor's recommendation Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-04-22: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1094) (Governor)
- 2026-04-22: Reenrolled bill text (HB1270ER2) (House)
- 2026-04-22: Approved by Governor-Chapter 1094 (Effective 1/1/2027) (Governor)
- 2026-04-22: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-04-22: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-04-22: Governor's recommendation adopted (Governor)
- 2026-04-11: Governor's recommendation received by House (Governor)
- 2026-03-10: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026 (House)
- 2026-02-26: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1270) (House)
- 2026-02-26: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1270ER) (House)
- 2026-02-26: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-02-26: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-24: Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Reported from Transportation (14-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2026-02-17: Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate)
- 2026-02-17: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-16: Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-16: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House (House)
- 2026-02-16: Read third time and passed House Block Vote (96-Y 0-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-13: Engrossed by House - committee substitute (House)
- 2026-02-13: committee substitute agreed to (House)
- 2026-02-13: Read second time (House)
- 2026-02-12: Read first time (House)
- 2026-02-11: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1270) (House)
- 2026-02-10: Committee substitute printed 26107095D-H1 (House)
- 2026-02-10: Reported from Transportation with substitute (20-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-02-05: House subcommittee offered (House)
- 2026-02-05: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-02-04: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1270) (House)
- 2026-01-29: Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc) (House)
- 2026-01-14: Referred to Committee on Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-14: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101597D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-22: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225317.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225316.PDF)
- Reenrolled, 2026-04-22: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219992.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219991.PDF)
- Gov Recommendation, 2026-04-11: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219093.HTML)
- Enrolled, 2026-02-26: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1179744.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1179743.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-02-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136592.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136591.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-02-05: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131375.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131816.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131374.PDF), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131815.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-14: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088272.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088271.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225317.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225316.PDF)
- [Reenrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219992.HTML)
- [Reenrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219991.PDF)
- [Gov Recommendation (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219093.HTML)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1179744.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1179743.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136592.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136591.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131375.HTML)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131816.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131374.PDF)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131815.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088272.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088271.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1270-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).