Bills · S 1654
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1654Commerce
Safe and Private Rides Act
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses privacy concerns in a common, everyday service: ride-sharing. Many people use these services frequently, and the presence of in-car cameras that record passengers has raised questions about personal privacy and data use. If this bill becomes law, passengers would have clear rights to transparency and choice, empowering them to decide if they are comfortable being recorded during their trip.
Without this bill, ride-share companies are not federally required to disclose in-car cameras or provide an opt-out option, meaning passengers might unknowingly be recorded. This bill aims to set a national standard, ensuring a consistent level of privacy protection across different ride-share platforms and locations. It creates a framework for accountability, allowing passengers to report violations and giving the FTC the authority to enforce these new consumer protections.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Transportation network companies must require drivers to register any cameras that record passengers.
This creates a clear record for the company, enabling them to notify passengers about cameras.
PROVISION 02
Companies must notify passengers if their driver has a registered camera and provide an easy way to opt out of riding in such a vehicle.
This gives passengers transparency and control over their privacy during a ride.
PROVISION 03
Recordings of passengers can only be retained or transferred for specific reasons, such as reporting criminal activity, insurance purposes, or service term compliance.
This limits how ride-share companies can use or share sensitive personal video data.
PROVISION 04
Companies must create a system for passengers to report instances of being recorded without notice or being assigned a camera-equipped car after opting out.
This establishes an accountability mechanism for passengers to address violations of their privacy rights.
PROVISION 05
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing the requirements of this act.
This provides a federal agency with the authority to ensure companies comply and address violations.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 7
Introduced in Senate
MAY 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1654
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last actionMay 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025
Senate BillS 1654Commerce
Safe and Private Rides Act
INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 7, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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