California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California SB 383
Driver's licenses and identification cards.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cervantes (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue and renew driver's licenses, as specified. Existing law also authorizes the department to issue identification cards. Existing law requires the department to, by no later than July 1, 2027, issue an identification card to an eligible applicant who is unable to submit satisfactory proof that their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law if they provide satisfactory proof of identity and California residency, as specified.
This bill would expedite the date by which the department is required to issue an identification card to the above-described eligible applicants to January 15, 2026.
Text versions
- 03/20/25 - Amended Senate· Mar 20, 2025
- 02/14/25 - Introduced· Feb 14, 2025
- SB383
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. - Apr 11, 2025 · Senate
April 28 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. - Apr 10, 2025 · Senate
Set for hearing April 28. - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Com. on RLS. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.