CaliforniaCrimes involving vehicles.
What it does
Existing law defines vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle while intoxicated and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, but without gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, but without gross negligence. Under existing law, a violation of this provision is punishable as a misdemeanor or felony.
More detail
This bill would make a violation of the above provision punishable only as a felony.
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 27From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).Latest
- Mar 24In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: fail.Lower
- Mar 9In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Feb 23Referred to Com. on PUB. S.Minor
- Feb 10From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
- Feb 9Read first time. To print.Introduced