AB-1250
Infrastructure

Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Eliminates recertification requirements for paratransit users with permanent disabilities starting January 2027.
  • Allows temporary paratransit eligibility for up to 180 days with a maximum of six consecutive renewals.
  • Permits eligibility reviews only when expanding services due to worsening conditions or additional disabilities.

Summary

Assembly Member Papan's paratransit legislation aims to modify eligibility recertification requirements for individuals with permanent disabilities who rely on specialized transportation services. Beginning January 1, 2027, transit operators receiving Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act funding would be prohibited from requiring eligibility recertification from passengers whose qualifying conditions are not expected to improve.

The bill creates two specific exceptions to this prohibition. Transit operators may conduct eligibility reviews when considering broadening an individual's service access due to worsening conditions or additional disabilities. They may also require recertification for those with temporary eligibility, which would be valid for either 180 days or until the date specified by a qualified medical professional, whichever comes first. The legislation caps temporary eligibility renewals at six consecutive times.

For transit agencies implementing these changes, the bill provides that any state-mandated costs would be eligible for reimbursement through established government procedures. This provision aims to address the fiscal impact on local agencies while maintaining consistent paratransit access for qualifying passengers across California's transit systems.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Buffy WicksD
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Lisa CalderonD
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
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Diane DixonR
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Gregg HartD
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Blanca PachecoD
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Jessica CalozaD
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Jose SolacheD
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Introduced By

Diane Papan
Diane PapanD
California State Assembly Member
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Latest Voting History

May 14, 2025
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Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
150015PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Eliminates recertification requirements for paratransit users with permanent disabilities starting January 2027.
  • Allows temporary paratransit eligibility for up to 180 days with a maximum of six consecutive renewals.
  • Permits eligibility reviews only when expanding services due to worsening conditions or additional disabilities.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Diane Papan
Diane PapanD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Papan's paratransit legislation aims to modify eligibility recertification requirements for individuals with permanent disabilities who rely on specialized transportation services. Beginning January 1, 2027, transit operators receiving Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act funding would be prohibited from requiring eligibility recertification from passengers whose qualifying conditions are not expected to improve.

The bill creates two specific exceptions to this prohibition. Transit operators may conduct eligibility reviews when considering broadening an individual's service access due to worsening conditions or additional disabilities. They may also require recertification for those with temporary eligibility, which would be valid for either 180 days or until the date specified by a qualified medical professional, whichever comes first. The legislation caps temporary eligibility renewals at six consecutive times.

For transit agencies implementing these changes, the bill provides that any state-mandated costs would be eligible for reimbursement through established government procedures. This provision aims to address the fiscal impact on local agencies while maintaining consistent paratransit access for qualifying passengers across California's transit systems.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

May 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
150015PASS

Contacts

Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane PapanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member