AB 997: Child health and safety: “Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids” license plate program.

The bill aims to increase the fees for "have a heart, be a star, help our kids" license plates, starting July 1, 2027. The increased fees will fund childcare programs, with 50% allocated to state and local childcare provider licensure and oversight, and the remaining 50% split between childcare safety and health, and child abuse prevention. The bill also reallocates existing funds from the child health and safety fund, making 50% available for childcare programs and the remaining 50% available for other child health and safety concerns.