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HB1003 • 2026

Transportation network companies; establishes minimum compensation rates, civil penalty.

<p class=ldtitle>A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 15 of Chapter 20 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-2099.54, relating to transportation network companies; minimum compensation; civil penalty.</p>

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Tran
Last action
2026-02-10
Official status
Continued
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date of the bill is not specified in the provided information.

Transportation Network Companies; Minimum Pay for Drivers

This bill sets minimum pay rates for drivers working with transportation network companies and prohibits TNCs from including tips in driver compensation calculations.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets a minimum pay rate for drivers who work with transportation network companies (TNCs).
  • Does not allow TNCs to include gratuities or tips in the driver's base pay calculation.
  • Permits drivers to collect tips from passengers either in cash or through electronic means.
  • Prohibits TNCs from setting limits on how much a passenger can give as a tip through their digital platforms.
  • Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to create rules for reporting and investigating violations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Drivers who work with transportation network companies
  • Transportation network companies

Terms To Know

transportation network company (TNC)
A company that uses a digital platform to connect drivers and passengers for rides.
gratuity
An extra amount of money given by a passenger as a tip to the driver.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify exact amounts for minimum pay rates.
  • It is unclear how the Department of Motor Vehicles will enforce these rules.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HB1003AHC1

2026-02-05

Transportation Amendment

Plain English: The amendment changes how transportation network companies (TNCs) handle driver compensation and oversight by specifying when a TNC must pick up passengers and changing which department can request actions against TNCs.

  • Changes the requirement for a TNC to 'accept the trip' to 'pick up the passenger'.
  • Inserts 'of Labor and Industry' after 'Department' in several places, specifying that it is this department that oversees certain actions related to TNCs.
  • The amendment text does not provide full details on how these changes will affect driver compensation or the specific actions the Department of Labor and Industry can take.
  • It's unclear what exact circumstances would lead to a request for revoking or suspending actions by TNCs.
HB1003AHC2

2026-02-05 • Committee

Innovations (Ad Hoc) Subcommittee Amendment

Plain English: The amendment changes how transportation network companies (TNCs) handle driver compensation and oversight by modifying specific phrases in existing legislation.

  • Changes 'accepted the trip' to 'picks up the passenger' when describing a TNC driver's actions.
  • Adds 'of Labor and Industry' after 'Department' at multiple points, specifying which department is involved.
  • Replaces 'revoking or suspending' with 'requesting the Department revoke or suspend', clarifying that a request must be made to the department.
  • The full impact of these changes on TNC operations and driver compensation rates is not detailed in this amendment text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-10 Transportation

    Continued to 2027 in Transportation (Voice Vote)

  2. 2026-02-05 Innovations (Ad Hoc)

    Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)

  3. 2026-02-05 Innovations (Ad Hoc)

    House subcommittee offered

  4. 2026-01-22 Innovations (Ad Hoc)

    Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)

  5. 2026-01-14 House

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105167D

  6. 2026-01-14 Transportation

    Referred to Committee on Transportation

Official Summary Text

Transportation network companies; minimum compensation; civil penalty.
Establishes minimum compensation rates for TNC partners. The bill also prohibits gratuities from passengers from being included in TNC partner compensation calculations, authorizes TNC partners to collect gratuity in cash or electronically, and prohibits transportation network companies from limiting the amount that can be paid as gratuity through such companies' digital platforms. The bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a process for reporting violations and to investigate claims. The bill authorizes enforcement by civil action or by civil penalties assessed by the DMV Commissioner.

Current Bill Text

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HB 1003

SUBCOMMITTEE

1. Line 20, introduced, after
driver

strike

accepted the trip

insert

picks up the passenger

SUBCOMMITTEE

2. Line 26, introduced, after
Department

insert

of Labor and Industry

SUBCOMMITTEE

3. Line 38, introduced, after
Department

insert

of Labor and Industry

SUBCOMMITTEE

4. Line 39, introduced, after
Department

insert

of Labor and Industry

SUBCOMMITTEE

5. Line 42, introduced, after
(iii)

strike

revoking or suspending

insert

requesting the Department revoke or suspend