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Sami’s Law

USA116th CongressS-1871| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sami's Law This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold specified graduated percentages of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain transportation network company (TNC) vehicle identification laws. A "transportation network company" is an entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity to transport the rider using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider. States must require TNC drivers to display (1) a front and rear license plate; (2) a scannable quick response or similar code on the windows for riders to verify that they are entering the correct authorized vehicle; and (3) illuminated signs that are visible in both day and night, and readable from fifty feet. Drivers must also get periodic safety inspections of their ride-hailing vehicle. The bill prohibits the sale of illuminated TNC vehicle signs by any person other than a transportation network company and the display of such signs by individuals who are not authorized drivers.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4686
Received in the Senate.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4686
    Received in the Senate.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4686: Sami’s Law
  • HR 116-3262: Sami’s Law
Administrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

Sami’s Law

USA116th CongressS-1871| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Sami's Law This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold specified graduated percentages of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds if the state has not enacted and is not enforcing certain transportation network company (TNC) vehicle identification laws. A "transportation network company" is an entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity to transport the rider using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider. States must require TNC drivers to display (1) a front and rear license plate; (2) a scannable quick response or similar code on the windows for riders to verify that they are entering the correct authorized vehicle; and (3) illuminated signs that are visible in both day and night, and readable from fifty feet. Drivers must also get periodic safety inspections of their ride-hailing vehicle. The bill prohibits the sale of illuminated TNC vehicle signs by any person other than a transportation network company and the display of such signs by individuals who are not authorized drivers.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4686
Received in the Senate.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4686
    Received in the Senate.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4686: Sami’s Law
  • HR 116-3262: Sami’s Law
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security