AB-1250 • 2026

Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Papan
Last action: 2025-10-13
Official status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 725, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on who determines eligibility or the exact conditions under which the streamlined process may not be used after June 1, 2027.

Streamlined Recertification Process for Paratransit Eligibility

This law requires transit operators to create a simpler process by January 1, 2027, for people who need paratransit services due to disabilities that are unlikely to improve.

What This Bill Does

Requires transit operators to set up a streamlined recertification process for eligible persons by January 1, 2027.
Specifies that after June 1, 2027, transit operators must use the new streamlined process unless certain conditions apply.
Defines 'eligible persons' as those who receive or are eligible to receive paratransit services based on a disability and whose condition is unlikely to improve over time.

Who It Names or Affects

Transit operators who provide paratransit services
People with disabilities who need paratransit services

Terms To Know

Paratransit Services: Special transportation services for people with disabilities that prevent them from using regular bus or train routes.
Streamlined Recertification Process: A simpler way to check if someone still qualifies for paratransit services.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact effective date.
It is unclear how much it will cost local agencies to implement this new process.

Bill History

2025-10-13 California Legislative Information
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 725, Statutes of 2025.
2025-10-13 California Legislative Information
Approved by the Governor.
2025-09-22 California Legislative Information
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
2025-09-10 California Legislative Information
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3248.).
2025-09-09 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
2025-09-09 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2662.).
2025-09-04 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-09-03 California Legislative Information
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
2025-09-03 California Legislative Information
Ordered to third reading.
2025-09-03 California Legislative Information
Action rescinded whereby the bill was read third time, passed, and to Assembly.
2025-09-03 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2452.).
2025-08-27 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-08-26 California Legislative Information
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
2025-08-20 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-08-19 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
2025-07-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-06-30 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-06-04 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 1664.)
2025-05-15 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2025-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2025-04-29 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-21 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-04-10 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
2025-03-17 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-02-24 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2025-02-22 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1250, Papan.
Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility.
Under the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act, also known as the Transportation Development Act, revenues from a
1
/
4
percent sales tax in each county are, among other things, available for allocation by the transportation planning agency to transit operators and for community transit services. Existing law requires a transit operator that receives funds through the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act and that provides dial-a-ride or paratransit service to provide those services consistent with certain requirements.
This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2027, transit operators, as defined, to establish a streamlined recertification process for eligible persons, as specified. The bill would require, on and after June 1, 2027, transit operators to only use
the streamlined recertification process for eligible persons unless certain conditions apply. The bill would define “eligible persons” as persons who receive, or who are eligible to receive, paratransit services based on a disability and whose disability cannot reasonably be expected to improve over time, as determined by the person’s qualified licensed medical professional, and whose ability to access the fixed route system cannot reasonably be expected to improve over time, as determined by the transit operator. To the extent the bill would impose additional duties on a local agency, it would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates
determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

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