Ohio HB980 establishes safety and reporting requirements for transportation network companies, including rideshare services, to prevent sexual.

Ohio HB980, known as the Rideshare Sexual Assault Prevention Act, revises laws governing transportation network companies. It requires companies to obtain permits from the Public Utilities Commission and comply with various safety and reporting requirements. Companies must conduct background checks on drivers, including criminal history and sex offender registry searches. Drivers must meet age and licensing requirements and cannot have certain criminal convictions. Companies must report incidents of safety, discrimination, and accidents to the Commission.

Ohio HB980 establishes safety and reporting requirements for transportation network companies, including rideshare services, to prevent sexual.

Ohio HB980, known as the Rideshare Sexual Assault Prevention Act, revises laws governing transportation network companies. It requires companies to obtain permits from the Public Utilities Commission and comply with various safety and reporting requirements. Companies must conduct background checks on drivers, including criminal history and sex offender registry searches. Drivers must meet age and licensing requirements and cannot have certain criminal convictions. Companies must report incidents of safety, discrimination, and accidents to the Commission.