Bill > AB1299

This bill amends California Vehicle Code sections 40215 and 40220 to provide more flexible and compassionate options for people facing parking violations, particularly those experiencing financial hardship. The bill authorizes parking citation issuing agencies to reduce or waive parking penalties if a person provides evidence of an inability to pay or experiences extenuating circumstances like homelessness or financial hardship. Additionally, the bill allows individuals to file a request to participate in a payment plan at any time, instead of being limited to specific timeframes. For people considered "indigent" (defined as meeting certain low-income criteria or receiving specific public benefits), the bill ensures more accessible payment plans, including monthly installments of no more than $25 for total amounts of $500 or less, waiving late fees and penalty assessments while in the payment plan, and limiting processing fees. The legislation also provides a one-time 45-day extension for those who fall out of compliance with a payment plan and allows for the potential rescinding of registration holds for indigent individuals who enroll in a payment plan and pay a minimal late fee. These changes aim to create a more equitable system for handling parking violations that recognizes the financial challenges some individuals may face.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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