AB 1151: Driver’s licenses: identification cards.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 1151 does, verified February 3, 2026

The bill aims to amend the vehicle code to allow individuals 62 years of age or older to apply for a senior citizen identification card using the same form used for cancelling or surrendering a driver's license. This would simplify the process and provide a more streamlined option for seniors to obtain an identification card. The department of motor vehicles would issue an identification card bearing the notation "senior citizen" upon receipt of the amended form. This change would provide a more convenient and accessible way for seniors to obtain an identification card.

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Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Asm. Damon ConnollyAuthor · California State Assembly

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Feb. 02, 2026	From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 31, 2026	Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
May. 23, 2025	In committee: Held under submission.
May. 14, 2025	In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 22, 2025	From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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Latest bill textAmended version, March 24, 2025 · 576 words

Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2025

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill

No. 1151

Introduced by Assembly Member Connolly

February 20, 2025

An act to amend Section 13000 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 1151, as amended, Connolly. Driver’s licenses: ~~renewals.~~ identification cards.

Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue an identification card to any person attesting to the true full name, correct age, and other identifying data as certified by the applicant for the identification card. Existing law provides for the issuance of senior citizen identification cards for any person 62 years of age or older free of charge.
This bill would require the department to amend any forms used for the cancellation or surrender of a driver’s license to allow a person 62 years of age or older to apply for an identification card using the same form. The bill would require the department to issue an identification card bearing the notation “Senior Citizen” to the applicant upon receipt of this amended form.
Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle upon a highway unless the person holds a valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, except as specified. Existing law requires the department to issue a driver’s license to an applicant when the department determines that the applicant is lawfully entitled to a license. Existing law generally provides for the renewal of driver’s licenses.
~~This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation related to the renewal of driver’s licenses.~~

Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Section 13000 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:

13000.

(a) (1) The department may issue an identification card to any person attesting to the true full name, correct age, and other identifying data as certified by the applicant for the identification card.

(2) The department may not issue a Real ID identification card to a person who holds a Real ID driver’s license.

(3) The department may cancel an identification card in order to enable compliance with paragraph (2).

(b) (1) Any person 62 years of age or older may apply for, and the department upon receipt of a proper application therefor shall issue, an identification card bearing the notation “Senior Citizen.”

(2) The department shall amend any forms used for the cancellation or surrender of a driver’s license to allow a person 62 years of age or older to apply for an identification card using the same form. Upon receipt of this amended form, the department shall issue an identification card bearing the notation “Senior Citizen” to the applicant.

(c) Every application for an identification card shall be signed and verified by the applicant under penalty of perjury and shall be supported by bona fide documentary evidence of the age and identity of the applicant as the department may require.

(d) Prior to the issuance of an identification card, the department shall confirm that a legible print of the thumb or finger of the applicant is on file with the department.

(e) Any person 62 years of age or older, and any other qualified person, may apply for, or possess, an identification card under the provisions of either subdivision (a) or (b), but not under both of those provisions.

SECTION 1.
~~It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation related to the renewal of driver’s licenses.~~

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