Amended IN Senate June 06, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2716Introduced by Assembly Member GraysonFebruary 18, 2022 An act to add Section 5445.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2716, as amended, Grayson. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: safety courses.The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines a transportation network company to mean an organization operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle, as provided. The act also defines a participating driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company, on and after July 1, 2023, to require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course that includes specified components once every 2 years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Because a violation of this requirement under the act would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:(a)(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.(b)(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.(c)(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.(d)(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
Amended IN Senate June 06, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2716Introduced by Assembly Member GraysonFebruary 18, 2022 An act to add Section 5445.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2716, as amended, Grayson. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: safety courses.The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines a transportation network company to mean an organization operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle, as provided. The act also defines a participating driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company, on and after July 1, 2023, to require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course that includes specified components once every 2 years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Because a violation of this requirement under the act would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Senate June 06, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022
Amended IN Senate June 06, 2022
Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022
Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2716
Introduced by Assembly Member GraysonFebruary 18, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Grayson
February 18, 2022
An act to add Section 5445.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2716, as amended, Grayson. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: safety courses.
The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines a transportation network company to mean an organization operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle, as provided. The act also defines a participating driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company, on and after July 1, 2023, to require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course that includes specified components once every 2 years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Because a violation of this requirement under the act would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines a transportation network company to mean an organization operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle, as provided. The act also defines a participating driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.
This bill would require a transportation network company, on and after July 1, 2023, to require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course that includes specified components once every 2 years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Because a violation of this requirement under the act would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:(a)(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.(b)(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.(c)(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.(d)(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:(a)(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.(b)(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.(c)(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.(d)(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).
SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:(a)(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.(b)(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.(c)(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.(d)(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).
5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:(a)(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.(b)(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.(c)(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.(d)(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).
5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:(a)(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.(b)(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.(c)(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.(d)(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).
5445.4. (a) On and after July 1, 2023, a transportation network company shall require a participating driver, at no cost to the driver, to complete a safety course once every two years as a condition of using the transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. The safety course shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components:
(a)
(1) Training regarding road safety and defensive driving practices, such as avoiding speeding, collisions, and driving while drowsy.
(b)
(2) Distracted driving training, which includes appropriate use, mounting, and view of mobile devices.
(c)
(3) Training regarding passenger interactions including deescalation training, and protocols for managing intoxicated, unruly, or violent passengers, as well as unaccompanied minors.
(d)
(4) Training on how to comply with vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission.
(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver for completing the safety course required pursuant to subdivision (a).
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
### SEC. 2.