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NJ S1655
NJ S1655Requires transportation network companies to share information concerning sexual misconduct investigation of driver; authorizes transportation network company to ban drivers from accessing digital network during and following investigation.
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires applicants to be transportation network company (TNC) drivers to provide information during the application process about other TNCs that the applicant has worked for and a statement on whether the applicant has been the subject of a sexual misconduct investigation in connection with the applicant's work as a TNC driver. The bill authorizes a TNC to ban drivers from accessing a TNC's digital network if the driver is the subject of an ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct allegations arising out of the driver's work as a TNC driver or if an investigation has been completed and has resulted in a finding that the driver engaged in sexual misconduct connected to the driver's role as a TNC driver. If the investigation results in inconclusive findings or in a finding that the allegations were false or the allegations are not substantiated, the TNC is authorized to consider the totality of the circumstances and to elect to prohibit the driver from utilizing the TNC's digital network, notwithstanding the results of the investigation. A TNC that receives an allegation of sexual misconduct committed by a driver is required to notify each registered TNC in the State of the allegation, the status of any investigation, and the ultimate results or findings of the investigation. If the TNC becomes aware of a criminal investigation regarding the allegations, the TNC is required to notify each registered TNC of that information. The bill authorizes law enforcement agencies that have made an arrest for sexual misconduct of an individual who is believed to be a TNC driver, where the sexual misconduct occurred during a prearranged ride, to provide each registered TNC in the State with a record of the arrest. If the individual is ultimately convicted of a crime arising out of the alleged sexual misconduct, the law enforcement agency is authorized to notify each registered TNC in the State.
AI Summary
This bill requires transportation network company (TNC) driver applicants to disclose information about any previous sexual misconduct investigations or disciplinary actions related to their work as a TNC driver. It authorizes TNCs to ban drivers from accessing their digital network during and after sexual misconduct investigations, even if the allegations are inconclusive or unsubstantiated. The bill also requires TNCs to notify other registered TNCs in the state about sexual misconduct allegations, investigations, and their outcomes. Additionally, it allows law enforcement agencies to share arrest and conviction records related to sexual misconduct by individuals believed to be TNC drivers with all registered TNCs in the state.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1655_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1655_I1.PDF |
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