CA AB933

Courts may order persons convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) to participate in a qualified "24/7 Sobriety program" as a condition of probation if the offense occurred within 10 years of a prior DUI conviction and the program is available and deemed appropriate.

Courts may require persons arrested for DUI to participate in a 24/7 Sobriety program as a condition of release on bond if applicable criteria are met.

Persons whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked may participate in a 24/7 Sobriety program as a condition of obtaining a restricted driving privilege, either as an alternative to or in conjunction with an ignition interlock device program, with a minimum participation period of one year.

A "24/7 Sobriety program" requires participants to abstain from alcohol and controlled substances while undergoing breath testing at least twice daily at a testing location, by continuous transdermal monitoring, or by an alternative NHTSA-approved method, with immediate sanctions for violations.

Participants must pay program costs based on their ability to pay as determined under Health and Safety Code Section 11837.4, and the Office of Traffic Safety shall report program data to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to qualify California for federal grant funding.