Chris Smith’s ‘Sami’s Law’ passes House

July 31, 2020 5:09 pm

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) that requires companies like Uber and Lyft to use an enhanced digital system to verify passengers with the correct ride-hailing vehicles and drivers passed the House without opposition on Wednesday. Sami’s Law is...

Smith bill to protect ride-share users considered by House panel

October 16, 2019 2:27 pmOctober 16, 2019 6:48 pm

Uber and Lyft were no-shows at a congressional hearing today on legislation sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) to protect ride-share users from sexual assault and other crimes Smith’s bill comes seven months after Sami Josephson, a Robbinsville resident, was...