Transportation network companies required to make vehicles wheelchair accessible, nondiscrimination policies required, wheelchair accessible vehicle services account established, civil penalty provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1427 requires ride-hailing companies operating in Minnesota to make at least 15% of their vehicles wheelchair accessible by 2026 and adopt clear nondiscrimination policies. Companies must pay a 15-cent surcharge per non-accessible ride (funded into a dedicated account), submit annual reports on accessibility metrics (like wheelchair vehicle availability and denial rates), and display fare information transparently before rides. This directly affects ride-hailing services and improves access for people with disabilities who rely on wheelchair-accessible transportation. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $15,000.