Vehicles: leaving the scene of an accident.

Summary

The bill amends California’s Vehicle Code to make leaving the scene of an accident that results in death or permanent, serious injury punishable by 15, 7, 8, or 9 years in state prison. It also keeps lower penalties for less severe incidents and adds a possible extra five‑year term for fleeing after an intoxicated vehicle‑manslaughter offense. The change aims to deter hit‑and‑run behavior and strengthen accountability for the most harmful crashes.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jan 13, 2026

History

1. Jan 13, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.
2. Jan 13, 2026From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
3. Jan 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
4. Jan 5, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 10, 2025In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6. Apr 8, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
7. Mar 13, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
8. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
9. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
10. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• DeMaio · sponsor

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