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CA AB1634

CA AB1634
Child health and safety: “Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids” license plate program.


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Introduced
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 5004.3 and 5072 of the Vehicle Code, and to amend Section 18285 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to license plate revenue.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the "Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids" special license plate program and the California Legacy License Plate Program to increase funding for child health and safety initiatives. It allows applicants for California Legacy License Plates to choose a symbol from the "Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids" plates for an additional fee, with these funds split between the Child Health and Safety Fund and the California Environmental License Plate Fund. The bill also increases the fees for the initial issuance and renewal of the "Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids" plates. Furthermore, it reallocates the funds generated by these license plates: before July 1, 2027, 50% will go to childcare provider licensing, oversight, recruitment, training, and development, with the remainder for childcare safety and health; after July 1, 2027, 50% will fund programs addressing child health and safety concerns, and the other 50% will support child abuse prevention efforts.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assembly Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 3/10/2026 State Capitol, Room 437) (on 03/10/2026)

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