Senate BillPassed first houseVehicle
SB 1156: Vehicles: driving under the influence.
What SB 1156 does, verified August 15, 2026
This bill aims to improve the regulation of alcoholic beverages by requiring courts to prohibit individuals convicted of driving under the influence from purchasing alcohol for a period of time. The court must consider certain factors when imposing the prohibition. The department of motor vehicles will issue identification cards or driver's licenses with a designation indicating the individual is prohibited from purchasing alcohol. To sell or furnish alcoholic beverages, individuals must request and review evidence of majority and identity. Violations of this requirement will be considered misdemeanors.
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Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jun. 30, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Jun. 15, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96. |