Bill > SB901

This bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding Chapter 150E, which relates to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies (TNCs). The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines "digital network," "transportation network company," and "network vehicle" for the purposes of the chapter. 2. It specifies that the chapter applies only to actions or arbitrations where a TNC is a defendant, the claim arises from a network vehicle driver or passenger being logged into the TNC's digital network, and the theory of recovery is based on the TNC's ownership, operation, or relationship with the driver. 3. It requires the claimant to file certain affidavits when initially naming a TNC as a party, including an affidavit from the claimant's counsel and an affidavit from a third-party expert attesting to the damages exceeding the applicable insurance coverage limit. 4. It allows for dismissal of the complaint against the TNC if the required affidavits are not filed, and provides for immediate appeals or court review of such dismissal orders. 5. It limits the TNC's liability in such actions or arbitrations if the TNC did not commit a crime and has fulfilled its obligations under the Occupations Code.