AB-1151 • 2026

Driver’s licenses: identification cards.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Connolly
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide specific details about future legislation regarding driver’s license renewals, only an intent statement.

Driver's Licenses and ID Cards

AB-1151 allows people aged 62 or older to apply for an identification card using the same form they would use to cancel a driver’s license.

What This Bill Does

Allows individuals aged 62 or older to apply for an ID card using the form used to cancel a driver's license.

Who It Names or Affects

People aged 62 or older who want to get an identification card instead of a driver’s license.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) which will need to update their forms and issue new ID cards.

Terms To Know

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): A government agency that issues driver's licenses, identification cards, and registers vehicles.
Identification card: A card issued by the DMV to prove someone’s identity without showing they can drive.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the cost of an ID card for people over 62.
It also doesn't provide details on future changes related to driver's license renewals.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2025-05-14 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2025-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-03-25 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-03-24 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
2025-03-24 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2025-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1151, as amended, Connolly.
Driver’s licenses:
renewals.
identification cards.
Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue an identification card to any person attesting to the true full name, correct age, and other identifying data as certified by the applicant for the identification card. Existing law provides for the issuance of senior citizen identification cards for any person 62 years of age or older free of charge.
This bill would require the department to amend any forms used for the cancellation or surrender of a driver’s license to allow a person 62 years of age or older to apply for an identification card using the same form. The bill would require the department to issue an identification card
bearing the notation “Senior Citizen” to the applicant upon receipt of this amended form.
Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle upon a highway unless the person holds a valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, except as specified. Existing law requires the department to issue a driver’s license to an applicant when the department determines that the applicant is lawfully entitled to a license. Existing law generally provides for the renewal of driver’s licenses.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation related to the renewal of driver’s licenses.

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