Modifies provisions relating to transportation network companies and establishes the offense of impersonating a transportation network company driver

HB 1593 requires Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber or Lyft to conduct thorough background checks on drivers, including national criminal records and sex offender registry checks, before allowing them to accept rides. It prohibits TNCs from permitting drivers with certain disqualifying factors, such as multiple recent traffic violations, specific criminal convictions (including DUI, sex offenses, or violent crimes), or lack of valid insurance or licenses. The bill also establishes a new offense for impersonating a TNC driver, punishable as a misdemeanor for most cases and up to a class C felony if the impersonation occurs during a violent crime or causes injury. TNCs must immediately suspend drivers with qualifying convictions or expired work permits and report their details to the state department.