Bill > AB1250

This bill requires transit operators in California to establish a streamlined recertification process for paratransit service users with permanent disabilities by January 1, 2027. Under the new process, transit operators will conduct recertifications every five years using simplified methods like telephone interviews, mail-in forms, or online surveys, collecting only basic verification information such as contact details, emergency contact, mobility device updates, and disability status. The bill defines "eligible persons" as individuals with disabilities that are not expected to improve, as determined by medical professionals and transit operators. Starting June 1, 2027, transit operators must use this streamlined process exclusively, with exceptions for specific scenarios like eligibility expansion, temporary eligibility, service changes, or address moves that might affect paratransit service access. The bill allows transit operators to contract out the recertification process, but the final eligibility decision must remain with the transit operator. If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies will be reimbursed according to existing government procedures. The bill aims to simplify the paratransit recertification process and reduce administrative burden for individuals with permanent disabilities.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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