California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Assembly Bill
AB 1686: Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AB 1686 is a assembly bill introduced in the California Assembly on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies. Primary sponsor: Tom Lackey (R). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Lackey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Assembly | 34 |
| Bob Archuleta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Cottie Petrie-Norris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Assembly | 73 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
- In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.
- In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
- In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
- In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
- From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
- Read first time. To print.