AB 1747: Crimes involving vehicles.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Existing law defines vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle while intoxicated and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, but without gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, but without gross negligence. Under existing law, a violation of this provision is punishable as a misdemeanor or felony.

This bill would make a violation of the above provision punishable only as a felony.

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): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 27, 2026From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
2. March 24, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.
3. March 9, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. February 23, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. February 10, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
6. February 9, 2026Read first time. To print.