Bill > S2259

This bill amends Chapter 150F of Massachusetts General Laws to protect transportation network driver (rideshare driver) data privacy and establish new regulations for their representation. The bill clarifies that transportation network driver organizations must provide relevant information during bargaining negotiations and mandates that all records submitted by transportation network companies to state agencies remain confidential and not be considered public records. The bill requires the state board to develop comprehensive regulations by December 31, 2025, and implement them by June 30, 2026, with specific requirements including data protection measures like encryption, access controls, data retention policies, and limitations on data sharing. Notably, the bill includes strong privacy protections, such as prohibiting the disclosure of driver personal information for immigration enforcement purposes without a lawful court order. The regulations will also establish procedures for verifying driver organizations, defining "active transportation network drivers," setting bargaining thresholds, creating election procedures for exclusive bargaining representation, and establishing complaint, mediation, and arbitration processes. The overall goal is to ensure data privacy, fair representation, and protection of transportation network drivers' rights while maintaining clear standards for interaction between drivers, driver organizations, and transportation network companies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2259