AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES
HB 5589 prohibits individuals under age 16 from using rideshare services (like Uber or Lyft) alone. The bill requires law enforcement to remove underage riders from vehicles and hold them until a parent or guardian can take custody, with no fines or records kept for violations. It applies to all online ride-hailing platforms and takes effect upon passage. This policy directly affects minors under 16 traveling without an adult in rideshare vehicles.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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