Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1648: Establishes provisions protecting transportation network companies from vicarious liability
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 387, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to transportation network companies. Section A. Chapter 387, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 387.435, to read as follows: 387.435. A TNC shall not be vicariously liable under any law by reason of owning, operating, or maintaining the digital network accessed by a TNC driver or rider, or by being the TNC affiliated with a TNC driver, for harm to persons or property that results or arises out of the use, operation, or possession of a motor vehicle operating as a TNC vehicle while the.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 387, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to transportation network companies. Section A. Chapter 387, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 387.435, to read as follows: 387.435. A TNC shall not be vicariously liable under any law by reason of owning, operating, or maintaining the digital network accessed by a TNC driver or rider, or by being the TNC affiliated with a TNC driver, for harm to persons or property that results or arises out of the use, operation, or possession of a motor vehicle operating as a TNC vehicle while the driver is logged on to the digital network if: (1) There is no negligence under sections 387.400 to 387.440 or criminal wrongdoing under the federal or Missouri criminal code on the part of the TNC; and (2) The TNC has fulfilled all of its obligations under sections 387.400 to 387.440 with respect to the TNC driver. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Matthew Overcast (R, 155) · primary sponsor