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CA AB1662

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lori Wilson

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to report dismissed misdemeanor traffic cases to the DMV when the dismissal occurs through California's misdemeanor diversion program (Penal Code Section 1001.95)

  • Mandates the DMV assess violation points on a driver's record even when the underlying misdemeanor case was dismissed after successful completion of diversion

  • Closes a loophole where drivers who complete diversion for serious traffic offenses (such as DUI, reckless driving, or hit-and-run) currently avoid having points added to their driving records

  • Affects violations that carry one or two points, including DUI (2 points), reckless driving (2 points), vehicular manslaughter (2 points), and other traffic safety violations

  • Amends Vehicle Code Section 12810 by adding a new subdivision (k) to establish the reporting and point assessment requirements

Legislative Description

Driving record: points: misdemeanor diversion.

Last Action

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 3). Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/4/2026
Public Safety2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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