CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 962Introduced by Assembly Member Vince FongFebruary 14, 2023 An act to amend Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code, relating to identification cards. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 962, as introduced, Vince Fong. Identification cards.Existing law imposes a reduced base fee for the issuance of original or replacement identification cards for persons who meet certain income requirements, as specified. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to adjust the base fee for the issuance or replacement of an identification card by increasing each fee in an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the current year, as calculated by the Department of Finance. This bill would exempt from that annual increase the fee for an original or replacement identification card for persons who meet the above-described income requirements.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department.(b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge.(c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678.(d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility.(e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account.(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(3) A homeless services provider includes:(A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization.(B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state.(C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker.(D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services.(E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state.(F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department.(g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility.(6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the inmates name.(D) Contain the inmates date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.(h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements:(1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility.(i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program.(6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the patients name.(D) Contain the patients date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 962Introduced by Assembly Member Vince FongFebruary 14, 2023 An act to amend Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code, relating to identification cards. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 962, as introduced, Vince Fong. Identification cards.Existing law imposes a reduced base fee for the issuance of original or replacement identification cards for persons who meet certain income requirements, as specified. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to adjust the base fee for the issuance or replacement of an identification card by increasing each fee in an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the current year, as calculated by the Department of Finance. This bill would exempt from that annual increase the fee for an original or replacement identification card for persons who meet the above-described income requirements.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 962 Introduced by Assembly Member Vince FongFebruary 14, 2023 Introduced by Assembly Member Vince Fong February 14, 2023 An act to amend Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code, relating to identification cards. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 962, as introduced, Vince Fong. Identification cards. Existing law imposes a reduced base fee for the issuance of original or replacement identification cards for persons who meet certain income requirements, as specified. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to adjust the base fee for the issuance or replacement of an identification card by increasing each fee in an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the current year, as calculated by the Department of Finance. This bill would exempt from that annual increase the fee for an original or replacement identification card for persons who meet the above-described income requirements. Existing law imposes a reduced base fee for the issuance of original or replacement identification cards for persons who meet certain income requirements, as specified. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to adjust the base fee for the issuance or replacement of an identification card by increasing each fee in an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the current year, as calculated by the Department of Finance. This bill would exempt from that annual increase the fee for an original or replacement identification card for persons who meet the above-described income requirements. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department.(b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge.(c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678.(d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility.(e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account.(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(3) A homeless services provider includes:(A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization.(B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state.(C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker.(D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services.(E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state.(F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department.(g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility.(6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the inmates name.(D) Contain the inmates date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.(h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements:(1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility.(i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program.(6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the patients name.(D) Contain the patients date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department.(b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge.(c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678.(d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility.(e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account.(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(3) A homeless services provider includes:(A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization.(B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state.(C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker.(D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services.(E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state.(F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department.(g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility.(6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the inmates name.(D) Contain the inmates date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.(h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements:(1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility.(i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program.(6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the patients name.(D) Contain the patients date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. SECTION 1. Section 14902 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read: ### SECTION 1. 14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department.(b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge.(c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678.(d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility.(e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account.(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(3) A homeless services provider includes:(A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization.(B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state.(C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker.(D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services.(E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state.(F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department.(g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility.(6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the inmates name.(D) Contain the inmates date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.(h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements:(1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility.(i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program.(6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the patients name.(D) Contain the patients date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. 14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department.(b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge.(c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678.(d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility.(e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account.(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(3) A homeless services provider includes:(A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization.(B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state.(C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker.(D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services.(E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state.(F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department.(g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility.(6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the inmates name.(D) Contain the inmates date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.(h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements:(1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility.(i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program.(6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the patients name.(D) Contain the patients date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. 14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department.(b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge.(c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678.(d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility.(e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account.(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).(3) A homeless services provider includes:(A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization.(B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state.(C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker.(D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services.(E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state.(F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department.(g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility.(6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the inmates name.(D) Contain the inmates date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.(h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements:(1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility.(i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements:(1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card.(2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old.(3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card.(4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States.(5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program.(6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements:(A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead.(B) Be typed or computer generated.(C) Contain the patients name.(D) Contain the patients date of birth.(E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals.(F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. 14902. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h) of this section, subdivision (c) of Section 13002, and subdivision (c) of Section 14900, section and subdivision (c) of Section 13002, upon an application for an identification card a fee of twenty dollars ($20), and on and after January 1, 2010, a fee of twenty-six dollars ($26), shall be paid to the department. (b) An original or replacement senior citizen identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13000 shall be issued free of charge. (c) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to a person who has been determined to have a current income level that meets the eligibility requirements for assistance programs under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of, or Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 10 of Part 6 of, or Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930) Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900), Chapter 10.1 (commencing with Section 18930), or Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Part 6 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be six dollars ($6). The determination of eligibility under this subdivision shall be made by a governmental or nonprofit entity, which shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. The fee imposed by this subdivision shall be exempt from the annual increase described in Section 1678. (d) A fee shall not be charged for an original or replacement identification card issued to any person who can verify their status as a homeless person or homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the persons housing status may verify the persons status for purposes of this subdivision. A determination of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision shall be subject to regulations adopted by the department. A person applying for an identification card under this subdivision shall not be charged a fee for verification of their eligibility. (e) All fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account. (f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) A homeless child or youth has the same meaning as the definition of homeless children and youths as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.). (2) A homeless person has the same meaning as the definition set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.). (3) A homeless services provider includes: (A) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a homeless person or homeless child or youth, or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care organization. (B) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state. (C) A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated as such pursuant to Section 11432 (g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, or a school social worker. (D) A human services provider or public social services provider funded by the State of California to provide homeless children or youth services, health services, mental or behavioral health services, substance use disorder services, or public assistance or employment services. (E) A law enforcement officer designated as a liaison to the homeless population by a local police department or sheriffs department within the state. (F) Any other homeless services provider that is qualified to verify an individuals housing status, as determined by the department. (g) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate means an inmate who meets all of the following requirements: (1) The inmate previously held a California drivers license or identification card. (2) The inmate has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old. (3) The inmate has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card. (4) The inmate has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States. (5) The inmate currently resides in a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility. (6) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements: (A) Be on federal correctional facility letterhead or county sheriff letterhead. (B) Be typed or computer generated. (C) Contain the inmates name. (D) Contain the inmates date of birth. (E) Contain the original signature of an official from the federal correctional facility or county sheriffs office. (F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application. (h) The fee for an original or replacement identification card issued to an eligible inmate upon release from a state correctional facility is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible inmate has the same meaning as that term is defined under subdivision (b) of Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code, and meets both of the following requirements: (1) The inmate currently resides in a facility housing inmates under the control of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (2) The inmate has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets the requirements described under subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, and (F) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (g) and contains the signature of an official from the state facility. (i) The fee for a replacement identification card issued to an eligible patient treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals is eight dollars ($8). For purposes of this subdivision, eligible patient means a patient who meets all of the following requirements: (1) The patient previously held a California drivers license or identification card. (2) The patient has a usable photo on file with the department that is not more than 10 years old. (3) The patient has no outstanding fees due for a prior California identification card. (4) The patient has provided, and the department has verified, their true full name, date of birth, social security number, and legal presence in the United States. (5) The patient is currently preparing to be unconditionally discharged from a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, or through a conditional release program. (6) The patient has provided the department, upon application, a verification of their eligibility under this subdivision that meets all of the following requirements: (A) Be on State Department of State Hospitals letterhead. (B) Be typed or computer generated. (C) Contain the patients name. (D) Contain the patients date of birth. (E) Contain the original signature of an official from the State Department of State Hospitals. (F) Be dated within 90 days of the date of application.