Public libraries: library cards.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

Beginning Jan 1 2028, California public libraries may not require a parent or guardian to be physically present to issue a library card to a resident who is 16 or 17 years old. Libraries are still allowed to request a parent’s signature or consent. If the state determines the rule creates costs for local agencies, it will reimburse those expenses.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 68. Noes 2. Page 6150.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 13, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 17, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 15, 2026
• Education
  Senate Education Committee · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.
2. May 18, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
3. May 7, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. May 7, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
5. May 5, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 4, 2026From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
7. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
8. Apr 22, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3898.) (April 15).
10. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 15.
11. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on ED.
12. Mar 25, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Catherine Blakespear (D) · sponsor
• Blakespear

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