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Home/Bills/SB 1034California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 1034: Vehicles: special license plates.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified June 1, 2026

What SB 1034 does, verified June 1, 2026

<p>The bill amends sections of California's vehicle code to expand the definition of "disabled veteran" to include individuals who meet the criteria for a "disabled person," such as those with significant mobility impairments. It also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue special license plates or distinguishing placards to disabled veterans rated 100% permanent and total, even if their disability is not service-connected, provided they qualify for the placard.</p>

Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-05-14)Alert me
Recent actions11 total · showing 5
May. 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May. 08, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
May. 04, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
Apr. 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3956.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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