Sami's Law

Bill 117 HR 1082, also known as Sami's Law, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the safety and security of rideshare passengers. The bill is named after Samantha Josephson, a college student who was tragically murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly believed was her rideshare.

Sami's Law seeks to address the issue of rideshare safety by requiring rideshare vehicles to display illuminated signage or scannable codes that can be easily identified by passengers. This signage would help passengers confirm that they are getting into the correct vehicle and not a fake rideshare posing as a legitimate driver.

Additionally, the bill would require rideshare companies to implement more stringent background checks for drivers, including fingerprinting and criminal history checks. This is intended to ensure that only qualified and trustworthy individuals are allowed to drive for rideshare companies. Furthermore, Sami's Law would establish a national rideshare database that would track and monitor rideshare drivers, making it easier for law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a threat to passengers. Overall, Bill 117 HR 1082, Sami's Law, aims to enhance the safety and security of rideshare passengers by implementing measures to verify driver identity, improve driver background checks, and establish a national database for rideshare drivers.