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SB 1487 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY COMPANIES.

SB 1487 requires transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft) and third-party delivery services to register annually with Connecticut's Transportation Commissioner. Companies pay registration fees based on driver count: $5,000 for under 50 drivers, $10,000 for 50-199 drivers, and $30,000 for 200+ drivers. The bill also mandates real-time messaging between companies and drivers in both English and Spanish during rides. Companies operating without valid registration face fines up to $50,000.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → LAB Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill update expands definitions to include new categories for drivers and riders, adds a new definition for 'transportation network company driver', and modifies the commissioner's enforcement powers by adding specific grounds for registration suspension related to deceptive practices. The changes strengthen consumer protection measures and clarify regulatory oversight for ride-sharing companies.
Scope change
The bill now applies to additional entities by expanding the definition of 'transportation network company driver' to include individuals who use company vehicles for prearranged rides, regardless of employment status.
DEFINITION

Added new definition for 'transportation network company driver' or 'driver' to clarify who is subject to regulations.

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded the commissioner's authority to suspend or revoke registration when companies engage in untruthful advertising, unfair business practices, or violate multiple sections of the law.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for real-time messaging between companies and drivers through digital networks, available in both English and Spanish.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill numbering from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and changed page count from 18 to 20 pages.

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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMMITTEE
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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