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AB 1686: Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.
What AB 1686 does, verified April 30, 2026
This bill aims to amend sections of the vehicle code related to driving under the influence (DUI). Under existing law, a first DUI offense is punishable as a misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses within a 10-year period can result in escalating fines, suspensions, and other sanctions, with the possibility of being punishable as a felony. The bill would make a second DUI offense within 10 years of a first or second specified conviction punishable as a misdemeanor or felony. This change would increase the punishment for a crime, requiring a state-mandated local program. The bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs mandated by the state.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). (2026-04-21)Alert me
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| Apr. 21, 2026 | From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). |
| Apr. 21, 2026 | In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. |
| Mar. 24, 2026 | In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted. |
| Mar. 17, 2026 | In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 06, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |