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CA AB1748

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kate Sanchez

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases first-time DUI license suspension from 6 months to 1 year, and extends suspensions for repeat offenses within 10 years: second offense from 2 to 3 years, third offense from 3 to 10 years, and certain fourth offenses from 5 to 10 years.

  • Establishes permanent license revocation for individuals convicted of DUI with 4 or more separate DUI violations within 10 years.

  • Extends license suspension from 10 months to 16 months for DUI convictions where blood-alcohol concentration was 0.20% or higher or the driver refused chemical testing, when referred to alcohol/drug recovery programs.

  • Maintains existing requirements for license reinstatement including proof of financial responsibility, completion of DUI programs, and installation of certified ignition interlock devices.

  • Amends Vehicle Code Sections 13352, 13352.1, 13352.4, and 23575.3, with no state reimbursement to local agencies required.

Legislative Description

License suspension and revocation.

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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