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CA AB1686

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Lackey

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows second and third DUI offenses within 10 years to be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, whereas current law treats these as misdemeanors only
  • Increases minimum jail time for second DUI offense from 90 days to 180 days, and for third DUI offense from 120 days to 180 days
  • Enables state prison sentencing under Penal Code Section 1170(h) as an alternative to county jail for repeat DUI offenders
  • Maintains existing fines of $390 to $1,000 and license suspension/revocation requirements for second and third offenses
  • Introduced February 2, 2026 by Assembly Member Lackey with bipartisan coauthors

Legislative Description

Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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