H.R. 1082 · 117th Congress · House

Sami's Law

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-330.
Introduced
Feb 15, 21
Passed House
Dec 14, 22
Passed Senate
Dec 22, 22
Sent to President
Dec 28, 22
Signed into Law
Jan 5, 23

Executive Summary

Sami's Law

This act addresses safety requirements for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).

The act requires the Government Accountability Office to submit to Congress a biennial report that includes the results of a study regarding (1) the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault in the preceding two calendar years on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles, (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective drivers of ride-sharing vehicles, and (3) the safety steps taken by ride-sharing companies related to rider and driver safety.

Previous Versions

59Dec 23, 2022

Sami's Law

This bill addresses safety requirements for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit to Congress a biennial report that includes the results of a study regarding (1) the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault in the preceding two calendar years on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles, (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective drivers of ride-sharing vehicles, and (3) the safety steps taken by ride-sharing companies related to rider and driver safety.

55Dec 22, 2022

Sami's Law

This bill addresses safety requirements for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit to Congress a biennial report that includes the results of a study regarding (1) the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault in the preceding two calendar years on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles, (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective drivers of ride-sharing vehicles, and (3) the safety steps taken by ride-sharing companies related to rider and driver safety.

53Dec 14, 2022

Sami's Law

This bill establishes safety requirements for ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).

Specifically, the bill prohibits the sale of any signage that is designed to help a passenger identify a ride-sharing vehicle and contains a proprietary trademark or logo, or purports to be that of a ride-sharing company, unless the sale is authorized by the company.

The Government Accountability Office must biannually submit to Congress a report that includes the results of a study regarding (1) the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault in the preceding two calendar years on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles, (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective drivers, and (3) the safety steps taken by ride-sharing companies related to rider and driver safety.

00Feb 15, 2021

Sami's Law

This bill establishes safety requirements for ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).

Specifically, each company must implement a digital system that enables prospective ride-share passengers and drivers to identify each other. A company that fails to implement a system is subject to civil penalties. Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale of any signage that is designed to help a passenger identify a ride-sharing vehicle and contains a proprietary trademark or logo, or purports to be that of a ride-sharing company, unless the sale is authorized by the company.

The Department of Transportation must establish an advisory council for developing recommended performance standards for new technology that enables verification of ride-share passengers and drivers.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study on the incidence of assault and abuse perpetrated on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 05, 2023BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. JAN 05, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  3. JAN 05, 2023BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-330.

    117Yea
    330Nay
    0NV
  4. JAN 05, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-330.

    117Yea
    330Nay
    0NV
  5. DEC 28, 2022President

    Presented to President.

  6. DEC 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. DEC 23, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. DEC 23, 2022NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1531 the House agreed to the Senate amendments.

  9. DEC 23, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1531 the House agreed to the Senate amendments.

  10. DEC 22, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR S10099)

  11. DEC 22, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S10100)

  12. DEC 22, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S10100)

  13. DEC 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  14. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    The title of the measure was amended

    Agreed to without objection.

  15. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1518, proceedings on H.R. 1082 are considered vacated.

  16. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789.

  17. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to section 5 of H

    Res. 1518, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1082, as amended; H.R. 5349; H.R. 6218; H.R. 6220; H.R. 6221; H.R. 6611, as amended; H.R. 6630; H.R. 6725; H.R. 7077, agreed to Senate amendment; H.R. 7832; H.R. 8665; S. 558; and S. 789. S. 558; and S. 789. (consideration: CR H9803-9810; text: CR H9803-9804)

    9803Yea
    9810Nay
    0NV
  18. DEC 13, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Stanton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. DEC 13, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration

    CR H9725-9728; text: CR H9725)

    9725Yea
    9728Nay
    0NV
  20. DEC 13, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1082.

  21. DEC 13, 2022Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  22. FEB 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  23. FEB 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  24. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  25. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  26. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  27. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  28. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 16, 2021

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Highways and Transit Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 16, 2021

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Budget Committee

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Referred: Feb 15, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Feb 15, 2021

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 15, 2021

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