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Committee passes bill clarifying rideshare companies are not vicariously liable for drivers in most cases
Summary
House substitute clarifies existing law that rideshare drivers are independent contractors and that companies should not face vicarious liability in typical incidents; sponsor and industry representatives said the change removes ambiguity insurers consider when setting premiums.
A substitute to House Bill 339 codifying that rideshare network drivers are independent contractors and that vicarious liability should not be imputed to rideshare companies passed the House Judiciary Committee by voice vote.
The sponsor described the measure as largely confirming existing law about independent contractors and rideshare drivers while…
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