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VA SB 587

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Transportation network companies; establishes minimum compensation rates, civil penalty.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did VA SB 587 pass?

No. VA SB 587 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-01-29). Latest recorded action (2026-01-29): Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (5-Y 8-N 2-A)

What is VA SB 587 about?

Transportation network companies; minimum compensation; civil penalty. Establishes minimum compensation rates for TNC partners. The bill also prohibits gratuities from passengers from being included in TNC partner compensation calculations, authorizes TNC partners to collect gratuity in cash or electronically, and prohibits transportation network companies from limiting the amount that can be paid as gratuity through such companies' digital platforms. The bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a process for reporting violations and to investigate claims. The bill authorizes enforcement by civil action or by civil penalties assessed by the DMV Commissioner.

Who sponsors VA SB 587?

Saddam Azlan Salim is the primary sponsor of VA SB 587, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Transportation network companies; minimum compensation; civil penalty. Establishes minimum compensation rates for TNC partners. The bill also prohibits gratuities from passengers from being included in TNC partner compensation calculations, authorizes TNC partners to collect gratuity in cash or electronically, and prohibits transportation network companies from limiting the amount that can be paid as gratuity through such companies' digital platforms. The bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a process for reporting violations and to investigate claims. The bill authorizes enforcement by civil action or by civil penalties assessed by the DMV Commissioner.

Introduced
2026-01-14
Latest action
2026-01-29 — Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (5-Y 8-N 2-A)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Saddam Azlan Salimprimary
  • Irene Shincosponsor
  • David W. Marsdencosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-14

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103734D

    filing,introduction

  2. 2026-01-14

    Referred to Committee on Transportation

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-29

    Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (5-Y 8-N 2-A)

    committee-failure

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Reported from Transportation

    2026-01-29 · fail · 5-8

    Member-level votes (15)
    • Lamont Bagby: yes
    • David W. Marsden: yes
    • Bill DeSteph: no
    • David R. Suetterlein: no
    • Jennifer B. Boysko: yes
    • T. Travis Hackworth: no
    • Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr.: no
    • Lashrecse D. Aird: abstain
    • Danica A. Roem: yes
    • J.D. "Danny" Diggs: no
    • Stella G. Pekarsky: abstain
    • Tammy Brankley Mulchi: no
    • Kannan Srinivasan: yes
    • Luther Cifers, III: no
    • Michael J. Jones: no

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB587

Attribution

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