Vehicles: commercial driver’s licenses.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Transportation
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how California issues commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). It requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to check an applicant’s lawful presence in the United States using the SAVE Program before issuing or renewing a CDL. If an applicant is found to be unlawfully present, their CDL will be revoked after proper notification and a hearing. The bill also ensures compliance with federal law regarding temporary licenses for authorized individuals.
Key provisions
- Requires DMV to verify lawful presence using the SAVE Program.
- Denies CDL applications if lawful presence cannot be confirmed.
- Revokes CDLs issued to individuals later determined to be unlawfully present.
- Provides notice and a hearing process for revocation.
- Acknowledges and complies with federal law regarding temporary licenses.
Who is affected
- Commercial Driver’s License Applicants
- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Individuals holding Commercial Driver’s Licenses
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Motor Vehicle Industry
Notable changes
- Adds a requirement for lawful presence verification to CDL issuance and renewal.
- Establishes a revocation process for CDLs issued to unlawfully present individuals.
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