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HB 18 — Maryland

Transportation Network Companies - Transportation Network Operators - Minimum Payments for Passenger Trips

Requiring a transportation network company to pay operators, after July 1, 2026, and for any passenger trip originating in the State, $1.66 per mile and $0.40 per minute, an additional $1.18 per mile for an operator using a wheelchair accessible vehicle, at least $5.00 for any passenger trip, and at least 80% of any cancellation fee charged by a transportation network company; and adjusting the minimum amount paid per mile and per minute by inflation each year.

Latest action: Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m. · Jan 19, 2026

In committeeConsumer Price IndexMotor VehiclesPricesPrivate Sector Labor and IndustryRidesharing and CarsharingSalaries and CompensationTransportationUrban AreasUtilitiesUtility RegulationWork, Labor, and Employment

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 31, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

    Jan 19, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Joe Vogel

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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