Medical bills from lien-based providers are capped in rideshare crash lawsuits
In crash claims against rideshare and delivery app companies or their drivers, damages for care from lien-based providers are capped at the 70th percentile of local billed charges. Rideshare drivers face more disqualifying convictions and yearly background checks.
Who it affects
People injured in crashes involving rideshare or delivery drivers, app companies, lawyers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 623: Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.