Bill > HB1648

This bill adds a new section to Missouri law that protects transportation network companies (TNCs, like Uber or Lyft) from vicarious liability under certain conditions. Specifically, a TNC cannot be held legally responsible for harm caused by a driver who is logged onto their digital network, as long as two key conditions are met: first, the TNC itself has not been negligent or committed any criminal wrongdoing, and second, the TNC has fully complied with all legal obligations related to its drivers as outlined in the relevant sections of Missouri law. The term "vicarious liability" means being held legally responsible for the actions of another party (in this case, the TNC being held responsible for actions of its drivers), and this bill aims to limit such liability by creating a clear legal protection for transportation network companies when certain standards are met. The bill provides a legal shield for TNCs, ensuring they cannot be automatically blamed for incidents involving their drivers if they have followed proper protocols and the driver has not been directly negligent.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1648&year=2026&code=R