CA AB 1738

Title: Mobile Homeless Connect Pilot Program.
Author: Wendy Maria Carrillo

Summary
AB 1738, as amended, Wendy Carrillo. Mobile Homeless Connect Pilot Program. Existing law requires a fee of $26 to be paid to the Department of Motor Vehicles upon an application for an identification card. Existing law waives that fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth, and authorizes a homeless services provider with knowledge of the person’s housing status to verify the person’s status for this purpose. Existing law requires a fee of $30 to be paid to the department upon application for an original class C or M driver’s license.This bill, until January 1, 2029, would require the department to establish the Mobile Homeless Connect Pilot Program in specified areas to assist persons experiencing homelessness with obtaining an identification card. The bill would require the department, in collaboration with the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, to develop guidelines for each pilot project, as specified. The bill would require the department to submit an annual report about the program to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2026, and on or before each January 1 thereafter.

Status
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Cortese.

Bill Documents
CA AB 1738 - 06/15/23 - Amended Senate
06/15/23 - CA AB 1738 (06/15/23 - Amended Senate)