AB 1605: Driving under the influence: alcohol sales.
This bill requires everyone who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to review a form of written identification issued by the state or another state before selling. A court can prohibit a person from purchasing alcohol when granting probation for certain driving under the influence offenses, including those that occurred within 10 years of two or more convictions. The court can also prohibit the purchase of alcohol for people with prior convictions for vehicular manslaughter. Sellers of alcoholic beverages are required to refuse to sell or serve someone subject to such an order. The state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state if the commission determines that the bill contains such costs.
| May. 14, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 14, 2026 | Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.) |
| May. 13, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr. 28, 2026 | Read second time and amended. |