Eye On Illinois: Ride-share companies set to lose liability carve-out
House Bill 2231 is another entry in the ongoing debate about whether Illinois is good or bad for business. The House passed the proposal 73-36 on M...
House Bill 2231 is another entry in the ongoing debate about whether Illinois is good or bad for business. The House passed the proposal 73-36 on March 16. The Senate voted 38-18 Thursday. If Gov. JB Pritzker signs off, Illinois will put ride-share companies such as Lyft and Uber in the same legal basket as 'common carriers' like other forms of hired transportation. That means the companies aren't shielded from legal liability for the conduct of their drivers. 'The reason for … holding common carriers to a higher standard of care is the lack of control that the rider has,' lead sponsor state Rep.