The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 390, mandates the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a study on microtransit, defined as a technology-enabled transportation service utilizing multipassenger vehicles for on-demand services with dynamically generated routing. The study will encompass several key areas, including the analysis of designated service areas suitable for microtransit, estimated utilization rates in those areas, a timeline for program implementation, and potential costs along with funding sources. The findings of this study are required to be reported to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by January 1, 2027.

This act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and introduces new legal language to current law, specifically establishing a new section dedicated to the study of microtransit. The bill does not propose any deletions from existing law, as indicated by the absence of any text marked for deletion. The overall purpose of the bill is to enhance transportation options through the exploration of microtransit solutions.