Morris Bill to Improve Protections for Rideshare and App-Based Drivers Sent to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has successfully moved legislation to the governor’s desk aimed at strengthening protections for rideshare and app-based transportation workers.

“Rideshare drivers have done essential work for too long without fair protections or a real voice in their working conditions,” Morris said. “This bill helps correct that by making sure drivers can organize and have a clear, transparent process for addressing workplace concerns.”

As app-based work continues to grow across Illinois, drivers have often faced uneven protections and limited ways to resolve issues on the job.

House Bill 5090, the Transportation Network Driver Protections Act, addresses those gaps by creating a clear framework for drivers who use their personal vehicles on rideshare platforms. It affirms their right to advocate for fair working conditions and sets up a structured process through the Illinois Department of Labor to handle representation and disputes, with the goal of bringing more stability and clarity to this fast-growing part of the economy.

“Drivers are essential to keeping our communities moving, and they deserve respect, stability, and a real voice in decisions that affect their work,” Morris said. “This legislation ensures those protections are finally within reach.”

House Bill 5090 now awaits the governor’s signature.