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CA SB907

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Archuleta

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds vehicular manslaughter (both gross vehicular manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated) to the definition of "violent felony" under California's three strikes law
  • Imposes an additional 3-year sentence enhancement for each prior DUI-related felony conviction occurring within 10 years of the current offense
  • Authorizes courts to impose full, separate, and consecutive prison terms for each vehicular manslaughter violation, rather than reduced subordinate terms
  • Increases penalties for hit-and-run offenses if committed within 10 years of a prior DUI, reckless driving, or gross vehicular manslaughter conviction
  • Requires courts to advise defendants of potential murder charges for future deaths even when DUI charges are dismissed or reduced to lesser offenses (known as "Braun's Law")

Legislative Description

Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/11/2026
Rules1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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