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AB-2645 • 2026

Veterans: registration and identification services.

Veterans: registration and identification services.

Agriculture
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Jeff Gonzalez (A) , Tangipa
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Helping Veterans with Registration and IDs

This law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide mobile services, such as renewing driver's licenses and vehicle registrations, for veterans living in California veterans' homes at least once a year.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer mobile services to veteran residents in California veterans' homes.
  • Defines 'mobile services' as including driver's license and ID card renewals, vehicle registration services, and Real ID application processing.
  • Asks the Department of Veterans Affairs to help by coordinating schedules, providing space, and informing residents about these services.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Veterans living in California veterans' homes
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs

Terms To Know

Mobile Services
Services provided directly to people, like renewing licenses or registering vehicles.
Real ID
A type of identification card that meets federal standards for travel and other official uses.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the services will be funded.
  • It is unclear if there are any limits on which veterans can receive these mobile services.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.

  3. 2026-04-07 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. Read second time and amended.

  4. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Coms. on M. & V.A. and TRANS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  5. 2026-03-19 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  6. 2026-03-18 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  7. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on ED.

  8. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  9. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2645, as amended, Jeff Gonzalez.
Veterans: registration and identification services.
Existing law establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs, which administers various programs that provide benefits to veterans, as
defined, including educational assistance and farm and home purchase assistance.
defined. Existing law additionally establishes a statewide system of veterans’ homes to provide room, board, and other services to eligible veterans and their spouses or domestic partners.
Existing law establishes the Department of Motor Vehicles in the Transportation Agency and sets forth various powers and duties for the department, including prescribing and providing suitable forms of applications, certificates of ownership, registration
cards, driver’s licenses, and all other forms that are deemed necessary.
This bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to provide mobile services to each
veteran
resident at each California
veterans
veterans
’
home at least once per calendar year. The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist by coordinating the scheduling, space, and outreach to residents to facilitate the provision of those services. For the purposes of these provisions, the bill would define “mobile services” as, among other
things,
vehicle registration services
issuance or renewal of driver’s licenses and identification
and Real ID application processing.

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