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CA AB2196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tri Ta

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the California DMV to waive the driving test for noncommercial Class C license applicants who hold valid driver's licenses from Japan, Taiwan, or South Korea
  • Requires a memorandum of understanding where each foreign nation extends the same reciprocal licensing privilege to California license holders
  • Applicants must be 18 or older, provide proof of California legal residency, and submit a notarized copy of their foreign license and 5-year driving record translated into English
  • Foreign licenses must be surrendered or verified as destroyed, and applicants must have no stops, holds, or other impediments on their driving record
  • Only noncommercial Class C licenses may be issued under this provision, regardless of the class of the foreign license submitted

Legislative Description

Foreign driver’s licenses.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on TRANS.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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