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SB 383: Driver’s licenses and identification cards.
What SB 383 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill amends the vehicle code to expedite the issuance of identification cards to eligible applicants. The Department of Motor Vehicles is required to issue identification cards to individuals who provide satisfactory proof of identity and California residency, but are unable to submit proof of authorized presence in the United States due to immigration status. The bill changes the deadline for issuing these cards from July 1, 2027, to January 15, 2026. This change aims to provide a faster process for eligible applicants who need identification to access various services and opportunities.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Apr. 11, 2025 | April 28 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | Set for hearing April 28. |
| Apr. 02, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Mar. 20, 2025 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |