Bill
SB 6074
Overview: SB 6074, Concerning death benefits applicable to drivers of transportation network companies, was introduced on January 9, 2024 and is currently scheduled for a public he
Overview: SB 6074, Concerning death benefits applicable to drivers of transportation network companies, was introduced on January 9, 2024 and is currently scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address gaps in workers' compensation coverage for drivers working for transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft. It seeks to ensure that the families of TNC drivers who are killed on the job receive appropriate death benefits.
Key Provisions:
- Requires TNCs to provide industrial insurance coverage, including death benefits, for their drivers.
- Establishes a presumption that a TNC driver's death is work-related if it occurs while the driver is logged into the company's app and available to provide rides.
- Directs the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules to implement the new TNC driver coverage requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Families of TNC drivers killed while on the job will be eligible for death benefits through the workers' compensation system.
- Transportation network companies will be required to provide industrial insurance coverage for their drivers, which may increase operating costs.
- The Department of Labor and Industries will be responsible for developing and enforcing the new TNC driver coverage regulations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce. If passed, the new TNC driver coverage requirements would take effect upon the bill's enactment, with the Department of Labor and Industries given rulemaking authority to implement the changes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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