​Federal measure could undermine rideshare safety laws, state legislators say

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Colorado state Rep. Jenny Willford is calling on congressional leadership to strike an amendment in a major federal transportation bill that could jeopardize new state-level safety protections around ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.

The amendment, added to the BUILD America 250 Act by a California House Republican during the federal bill’s committee hearing in May, would limit when ride-hailing companies can be held responsible for damages caused by their drivers by limiting vicarious liability …

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