DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 787 Original 2020 Regular Session Stefanski
Abstract: Provides an exception to liability applicable to transportation network companies.
Proposed law establishes that a transportation network company cannot be held liable for owning,
operating, or maintaining the digital network accessed by a driver or rider, or for being the company
affiliated with a driver, when harm to a person or property results from or arises out of the use,
operation, or possession of a motor vehicle operating as a company vehicle while the driver is logged
on to the digital network if all of the following apply:
(1) There is no negligence or criminal wrongdoing on the part of the company.
(2) The company fulfilled all of its obligations relative to a driver as required by present law.
(3) The company is not the owner or custodian of the motor vehicle that caused harm to persons or
property.
Proposed law clarifies that proposed law cannot be construed to modify or reduce the insurance
coverages, policy limits, or liability of any person as established by contract or as required by present
law.
(Adds R.S. 48:2206)