CaliforniaVehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.
What it does
Under existing law, it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in one's blood. A first violation of this prohibition is punishable as a misdemeanor. Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a DUI violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of one or 2 separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions, the offense is also punishable as a misdemeanor, as specified, with escalating fines, suspensions, and other sanctions.
More detail
Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a DUI violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of 3 or more separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions, the offense is punishable either as a misdemeanor or as a felony.
This bill would make a conviction of a DUI violation with the offense occurring within 10 years of one or 2 separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions also punishable either as a misdemeanor or as a felony. By increasing the punishment for a crime, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 21From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).Latest
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: fail.Lower
- Apr 21In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.Minor
- Mar 24In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: fail.Lower
- Mar 17In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Mar 6In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Feb 17Referred to Com. on PUB. S.Minor
- Feb 3From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
- Feb 2Read first time. To print.Introduced
- Apr 21From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).Latest