SB 740 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators

SB 740 requires transportation network companies (like ride-hailing apps) to create and follow clear policies for deactivating drivers. It mandates that companies must notify drivers in writing before restricting their access to the platform for 48+ hours and provide specific reasons for deactivation. The bill directly affects drivers who use digital platforms to connect with passengers, ensuring deactivation decisions align with published policies. It also defines "egregious misconduct" (e.g., serious safety threats) as the only valid reason for deactivation beyond routine traffic violations.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026

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First - Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators → Third - Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand the scope of regulations regarding Transportation Network Company (TNC) deactivation policies. Key changes include updating the definition of a 'Transportation network company' to remove specific bracketed language, redefining 'Transportation network services' to explicitly exclude taxicab, sedan, and limousine services, and significantly broadening the definition of 'egregious misconduct' to include three or more noncriminal moving violations or at-fault traffic collisions within a three-year period. Additionally, the bill now requires TNCs to allow deactivated operators to withdraw certain earnings under specific circumstances.

Scope change

The bill's scope was modified to clarify that 'Transportation network services' do not include traditional taxicab, sedan, or limousine services, and to broaden the criteria for what constitutes 'egregious misconduct' to include specific traffic violation thresholds.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Transportation network company' was revised by removing bracketed text that previously described the company's operational model in detail.

The definition of 'Transportation network services' was updated to explicitly exclude taxicab, sedan, and limousine services, as well as shared expense carpool arrangements where the driver's fee does not exceed their costs.

The definition of 'egregious misconduct' was expanded to include three or more noncriminal moving violations or three or more at-fault traffic collisions within a three-year period.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added mandating that TNCs allow an operator whose account is deactivated to withdraw certain earnings under specific circumstances.

SCOPE

The repeal and reenactment of existing code sections was updated to include new subsections (n) and (c) while adjusting the scope of repealed sections.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

How they voted

47–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 49

Feb 27, 2026

D Democratic36

34 Yea 2

94% Yea

R Republican13

13 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Apr 28, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 231

executive

Apr 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Returned Passed

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Apr 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

lower

Apr 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

lower

Mar 24, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (96-38-8)

house of delegates

Mar 13, 2026

Committee

Referred Environment and Transportation

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (47-0-2)

senate

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

First Reading Finance

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors