CA AB2401

Requires the Clean Cars 4 All Program to ensure incentives are available statewide, with the State Air Resources Board managing distribution in areas where local air districts do not participate.

Mandates the state board prioritize vehicle retirement in areas with the highest percentage of disadvantaged and low-income communities, oldest vehicles (pre-2004 or 20+ years old), and poorest fuel economy.

Requires updated program guidelines by July 1, 2026, and expands performance analysis to evaluate targeted outreach funding in communities with the highest concentration of old, inefficient vehicles.

Changes funding allocation metrics to consider total value of vouchers deployed and metrics for retired vehicles (annual miles traveled, fuel economy, model year), while removing population-based ZIP code criteria.

Establishes a means-based strategy to identify and provide increased incentives to low-income residents in disadvantaged communities who own old, inefficient vehicles with high annual mileage.