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CA AB1605
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rhodesia Ransom
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AI Summary
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Requires all sellers of alcoholic beverages to request and review written identification before any sale, with violations punishable as a misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine and at least 24 hours of community service
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Courts must prohibit alcohol purchases for 1 year to the entire probation period for DUI offenders who had blood alcohol of 0.16% or higher, had a prior DUI within 3 years, or caused property damage over $1,000, great bodily injury, or death
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DMV will issue driver's licenses or ID cards marked "NO ALCOHOL SALES" for individuals subject to court-ordered alcohol purchase prohibitions
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Selling alcohol to someone presenting an ID with the "NO ALCOHOL SALES" designation becomes a misdemeanor offense
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Provisions related to the new ID designation and seller requirements take effect January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Driving under the influence: alcohol sales.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026