H.B. No. 4215 amends the Occupations Code to regulate delivery network companies similarly to transportation network companies. The bill introduces new definitions, including "delivery customer," "delivery network company," and "delivery person," which clarify the roles within the delivery service framework. It specifies that these companies and their delivery personnel are not classified as common carriers and that regulation is solely managed by the state, preventing local municipalities from imposing additional regulations or fees. Delivery network companies are required to obtain an occupational permit, pay an annual fee, implement an intoxicating substance policy, conduct background checks, and maintain compliance records for two years. The bill also emphasizes nondiscrimination policies and classifies delivery persons as independent contractors.

Additionally, the bill expands regulations regarding the disclosure of personal identifying information by both transportation and delivery network companies. It allows for the disclosure of a passenger's or delivery customer's information to third parties only under certain conditions, such as obtaining consent or fulfilling legal obligations. The bill also permits sharing a customer's name with drivers or delivery personnel for identification purposes. It establishes provisions for data sharing agreements between municipalities and these companies and grants the department authority to suspend or revoke permits for violations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)