Maryland · HB829

Public Utilities - For-Hire Drivers and Transportation Network Operators - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training and Liability

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 28
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Description

Requiring an applicant for certain for-hire driver's licenses to submit to the Public Service Commission documentation verifying that the applicant completed a certain human trafficking awareness training program; prohibiting licensed taxicab drivers, for-hire drivers, or transportation network operators and applicants for a transportation network operators license from being held civilly or criminally liable for reporting or responding to in good faith a suspected incident of human trafficking; etc.

Progress

IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 5, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 19, 2026
PassedMar 19, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 9, 2026
Became lawApr 28, 2026
Passed both chambers

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