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CA AB1077
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Essayli
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from offering a person the opportunity to attest to voter eligibility requirements during a driver's license application if that person provides documentation showing they are not a United States citizen
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Prohibits the DMV from transmitting records of non-citizens to the Secretary of State for voter registration purposes under the California New Motor Voter Program
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Amends Section 2265 of the Elections Code to add this citizenship verification safeguard to the automatic voter registration system
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Builds upon existing law that already excludes applicants who receive driver's licenses under Section 12801.9 of the Vehicle Code (licenses for those unable to prove authorized presence in the U.S.)
Legislative Description
Voter registration: California New Motor Voter Program.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/2/2026