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CA AB1605

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rhodesia Ransom

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts may prohibit alcohol purchases as a probation condition for repeat DUI offenders with 2+ prior DUI convictions within 10 years, or for vehicular manslaughter convictions

  • DMV must issue driver's licenses or ID cards marked "NO ALCOHOL SALES" for individuals subject to court-ordered alcohol purchase prohibitions

  • Alcohol sellers must check written identification from California or another state before every sale, and must refuse sales to anyone presenting an ID with the "NO ALCOHOL SALES" designation

  • Violations of the ID check and restricted sales requirements are explicitly not criminal offenses under this bill

  • All provisions become operative on January 1, 2028, with the Judicial Council and DMV required to coordinate implementation

Legislative Description

Driving under the influence: alcohol sales.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/27/2026
Governmental Organization3/25/2026
Public Safety3/9/2026

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