Motor vehicles; exempt ride share drivers or ride share network services from definition of motor carrier

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Removed the exemption that classified ride share drivers and ride share network services as not being motor carriers, meaning they are now subject to motor carrier regulations.

Added a new section requiring ride share network services to conduct criminal background checks on drivers at least once every two years to qualify for liability protection.

Reorganized the definition of 'Elderly or disabled passenger' to appear before the 'Department' definition for clarity.

Revised the bill's purpose statement to focus on exempting ride share network services from liability rather than exempting ride share drivers from motor carrier classification.

Added a new Code section (40-1-201) that limits ride share network service liability for driver actions unless the company was negligent, failed to comply with legal requirements, or failed to conduct required background checks.