CA AB 1686
deadVehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.
California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did CA AB 1686 pass?
No. CA AB 1686 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-21): From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
What is CA AB 1686 about?
Under existing law, it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in one's blood. A first violation of this prohibition is punishable as a misdemeanor. Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a DUI violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of one or 2 separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions, the offense is also punishable as a misdemeanor, as specified, with escalating fines, suspensions, and other sanctions. Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a DUI violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of 3 or more separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions, the offense is punishable either as a misdemeanor or as a felony. This bill would make a conviction of a DUI violation with the offense occurring within 10 years of one or 2 separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions also punishable either as a misdemeanor or as a felony. By increasing the punishment for a crime, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors CA AB 1686?
Lackey is the primary sponsor of CA AB 1686, joined by 2 cosponsors.
Description
Under existing law, it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in one's blood. A first violation of this prohibition is punishable as a misdemeanor. Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a DUI violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of one or 2 separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions, the offense is also punishable as a misdemeanor, as specified, with escalating fines, suspensions, and other sanctions. Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a DUI violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of 3 or more separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions, the offense is punishable either as a misdemeanor or as a felony. This bill would make a conviction of a DUI violation with the offense occurring within 10 years of one or 2 separate DUI violations that resulted in specified convictions also punishable either as a misdemeanor or as a felony. By increasing the punishment for a crime, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-21 — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Lackeyauthor
- Petrie-Norrisprincipal coauthor
- Archuletaprincipal coauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-21
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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2026-04-21
In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.
committee-passage-unfavorable
2026-03-24
In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
committee-passage-unfavorable
2026-03-17
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2026-03-06
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2026-02-17
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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2026-02-03
From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
2026-02-02
Read first time. To print.
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Votes
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
2026-03-24 · fail · 4-1
Member-level votes (9)
- Ramos: yes
- Lackey: yes
- Alanis: yes
- Nguyen: yes
- Schultz: no
- Harabedian: other
- Haney: other
- Mark González: other
- Sharp-Collins: other
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
2026-04-21 · fail · 2-3
Member-level votes (9)
- Alanis: yes
- Lackey: yes
- Schultz: no
- Ramos: no
- Sharp-Collins: no
- Harabedian: other
- Haney: other
- Nguyen: other
- Mark González: other
Related bills
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