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Vehicles: driving under the influence.

January 5, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would amend multiple California codes to increase penalties for driving under the influence (DUI), including longer license suspensions, expanded ignition interlock device requirements, and new criminal offenses for repeat offenders. It also modifies insurance reporting and penalty assessments for DUI convictions. The bill primarily affects drivers, law enforcement, courts, and insurers, and indirectly impacts auto lenders and financial institutions that rely on driving records for underwriting.

Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1546

Common questions

What does "Vehicles: driving under the influence." cover?
If enacted, this bill would amend multiple California codes to increase penalties for driving under the influence (DUI), including longer license…
When was it published?
It was published on January 5, 2026.

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