H.R. 1082 · 117th Congress
Sami's Law
- Stage
- Signed by the president
- Sponsor
- Chris Smith
- Introduced
- 2021-02-15
- Latest action
- 2023-01-05 · Signed by President.
Summary
Sami's Law
This act addresses safety requirements for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, or taxicabs).
The act requires the Government Accountability Office to submit to Congress a biennial report that includes the results of a study regarding (1) the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault in the preceding two calendar years on drivers by passengers of ride-sharing vehicles and on passengers by drivers of such vehicles, (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective drivers of ride-sharing vehicles, and (3) the safety steps taken by ride-sharing companies related to rider and driver safety.