Overview
- HB25-1291 mandates biannual driver background checks, complaint-driven reviews, bans on food and drink offerings, and phased audio and video trip recordings.
- The Colorado House passed the bill 59-6 on April 16, and it is now under review in the state Senate with amendments pending.
- Uber has criticized the bill as 'deeply flawed,' arguing it imposes privacy risks, technical burdens, and financial costs without clear safety benefits.
- The company has warned it may cease operations in Colorado if the legislation is enacted without revisions to the recording and reimbursement requirements.
- The bill was introduced by Rep. Jenny Willford, who cited her assault by an impostor driver as the impetus for the proposed measures.