Bill > HB1593

This bill modifies existing law regarding transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber or Lyft, by establishing more stringent requirements for driver background checks and eligibility, and creating a new criminal offense of impersonating a TNC driver. Under the new provisions, TNCs must conduct comprehensive background checks on potential drivers, including national criminal record searches and sex offender registry checks. The bill adds restrictions on driver eligibility, such as prohibiting drivers with multiple traffic violations, certain criminal convictions within the past five to seven years, and those who are not U.S. citizens or lack current work authorization. The bill also mandates that TNCs immediately revoke a driver's ability to accept rides if they are convicted of certain offenses or their work authorization expires. Additionally, the bill creates a new criminal offense of impersonating a TNC driver, with penalties ranging from a class A misdemeanor to a class A felony depending on the circumstances and any accompanying criminal actions. The severity of the punishment increases if the impersonation occurs during the commission of a felony that results in serious bodily injury or death. These changes aim to enhance passenger safety and prevent fraudulent representation of legitimate transportation network company drivers.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1593&year=2025&code=R