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CA AB1662
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lori Wilson
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AI Summary
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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)
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Mandates the DMV assess violation points on a driver's record even when the underlying misdemeanor case was dismissed after successful completion of diversion
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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
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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
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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